Which side of the Algorithm Battle in the Math Wars are you on? Do you teach algorithms? Avoid them? Continue Reading →
The Problem with Teaching Algorithms
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The Math in Credit Card Security
The last number in a credit card number is the “check digit.” It’s calculated using a fancy math formula that’s fun to fiddle with! Continue Reading →
Why It’s Okay to Teach Algorithms
We had a lively discussion at last week’s homeschool math chat about teaching algorithms versus allowing a discovery learning process. What I can’t help but think about when I reread this discussion is how this compares to teaching a child manners. Teach kids manners early. Very early. I know someone who elected to wait until… Continue Reading →