If you hate math, good for you. Say it loud and proud: “I hate math!” I’ll no longer admonish anyone for it. Continue Reading →
‘I Hate Math’ – It’s Okay to Say It!
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3 Words to Improve Your Child’s Success in Math
If you, the parent and grownup, make a habit of saying these 3 words, you can really improve your child’s success in math! Continue Reading →
Everybody’s Good at Math
Have you ever said, “I wish people would stop saying, ‘Girls aren’t good at math.'” Here’s what I say back to you… Continue Reading →
Why Engineers Make Bad Math Tutors
While playing Simply Fun’s Math’d Potatoes game with my parents, I was reminded how “math people” can really damper math learning. Continue Reading →
[50 Word Friday] A Vicious Cycle
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The 50 word mini-article series continues. This time it’s a dialog over time. And a statement of what’s happening today.
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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? 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 →
How to Get People to Stop Saying ‘I Hate Math’
Imagine this… You’re at a a party. Someone asks you what you do. You say, “I’m an undertaker’s assistant. And what do you do?” They say they teach English. You say, “Oh wow. I have always HATED English. I can’t even read the street signs!” The guy a few feet away overhears this and joins… Continue Reading →