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Interview with Math Game Sokikom’s Founder
Interview with founder and creator of Sokikom, an online social math game for grades 1-6. Find out where the idea of a social math game came from!
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The Order of Operations Explained: Exponents
Next in the series explaining the order of operations is this discussion on exponents and everything this includes. And roots and logs are in this one!
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How to Quit Saying “I Hate Math”
You know you shouldn’t say, “I hate math,” but what if you really do hate math? How do you break the habit to prevent your children from getting into the same mode?
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Math Game Review: Sokikom
Sokikom is a new online social math game that kids will enjoy playing – and parents will be happy to let them! Here are some details about it.
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Why It’s Okay to Add Denominators when Adding Fractions
So you think you HAVE to find a common denominator when adding fractions? Well, not really. Especially if you want to inspire kids to really think like a mathematician and do some inventing!
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Why Learning to Subitize Is Important
Learning to subitize is more important than learning to count – and knowing how to subitize comes before learning to count!
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The Order of Operations Explained: Parenthesis
We continue the series explaining the order of operations with a discussion on parenthesis and all the various meanings of this word. You’ll be surprised as to what it can mean!
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Can You Teach All K-12 Math in 8 Weeks?
Elizabeth tweeted this article by David H. Albert about teaching all k-12 math in 8 weeks. And indeed – it can be done!
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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…
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Counting Isn’t an Inherent Concept
We know that if you start counting at one object the number of thing is the same as if you start with something different – but kids don’t. Here are some thoughts on counting that can put you in a different mindset when dealing with children and counting.
About MathFour.com
I’m Bon Crowder and the photos above are both of me – in 1989 and today. I’m a Generation X mom of Generation Z kids. I began peer tutoring in high school in 1984.
MathFour.com is the “today” version of me helping peers be comfortable in math. If you’re a Gen-X parent, you’re in the right place!
Wanna connect? Give me a call at 713-557-8048.