Elizabeth tweeted this article by David H. Albert about teaching all k-12 math in 8 weeks. And indeed – it can be done! Continue Reading →
Can You Teach All K-12 Math in 8 Weeks?
Tag Archives: teaching math
What is Subitizing?
Subitizing is a way of instantly counting. Here are some resources to learn more about both perceptual subitizing and conceptual subitizing. As well as a couple of questions… Continue Reading →
How Calculators Inhibit Learning the Distributive Property in Algebra
The rule that non-calculator users must apply when doing arithmetic is the distributive property – a fundamental tool for doing algebra. Letting students use them too early will reduce their understanding of Algebra! Continue Reading →
How to Tell if Your Child Is a Top-Down Learner
Is your child a top-down learner? Many children are and it goes unrecognized. This can frustrate the child, the parent and the teacher. Here’s how to tell if he/she is – and how you can help. Continue Reading →
How to Train the Brain to Understand the Transitive Property
Using Discovery Toys’ Think-It-Through tiles you can train the brain for the Transitive Property. Continue Reading →
Be the Village – How to Help Every Kid with Math
You might not be a nurturer, but you can still be part of the village it takes to raise a child. You can help with math! Continue Reading →
5 Phases of Learning Math
The five phases of learning math are: exposure, activity, settling, re-engagement and application. Hit on this cycle more than once to improve learning. Continue Reading →
The Only Reason to Do a Word Problem
I’ve avoided teaching word problems for years. I never really knew why – until now. A word problem is only important if you’re emotionally attached to it! Continue Reading →
5 Philosophies of Teaching Math
Video by Sean O’Neil showing four philosophies of teaching math and then the 5th and most important one – the combination of the four! Continue Reading →
How to Answer ‘When am I going to use this?’
There’s only one right answer to this question. And yet we all try to give other answers. Sometimes our answers drive away kids from math. Continue Reading →