Dr. Cotter on Fractions
April 9, 2024
Fractions have a bad reputation as being incomprehensible and unpredictable. Cartoons and jokes exploit this fear of fractions for amusement. Believe or not, it’s
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Dr. Cotter and Geometry
April 2, 2024
For years geometry was not considered a topic that primary students could or should study, even though they are surrounded by geometrical shapes. Some
Dr. Cotter on Helping Teach Math
March 26, 2024
There are ways a grandparent, family member, or friend can help a child with math. Here’s a list of seven things that will help
Dr. Cotter on Development
March 19, 2024
The terms development or developmentally appropriate are frequently used, but finding good definitions is difficult. A dictionary defines develop as growing and becoming more mature or advanced. We see physical
Dr. Cotter on Technology
March 12, 2024
People had been seeking simpler ways to perform calculations for centuries. Engineers, until the 1960s, used slide rules, a hand-operated mechanical calculator. It is
Dr. Cotter on RightStart and Montessori
March 5, 2024
Most people have heard of Montessori, but often they are not sure what it’s all about. The word Montessori refers both to a person and a
Dr. Cotter on Flashcards
February 20, 2024
Flash cards are not a good way to drill the facts. Many adults, because they could not respond fast enough to flash cards or
Dr. Cotter on Teaching Math
February 13, 2024
I’d like to take some time to discuss the science and art of teaching math. I call it a science because much research has been done
Dr. Cotter on Math Anxiety
February 6, 2024
Math anxiety can be thought of as a learned fear of numbers or anything to do with math. It results in feelings of tension
Dr. Cotter on Learning Disabilities
January 30, 2024
Approximately one in ten children has a learning disability. For most of these children, traditional methods of teaching math are a source of frustration