It's that time of year where we're starting to look at the upcoming school years curricula. Gwen recently asked a question about RightStart Math's Second Edition and I thought I'd share my answer with you all. Between the first edition (RS1) and … [Read more...] about Rachel on Second Edition (RS2)
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2017 Summer Game #9: Finding the Quotients
When the children were younger we would get season passes to Six Flags Over Texas. Going to an amusement park with six children can be pretty exciting and a tad stressful. Because there is a twelve year age difference between the oldest and … [Read more...] about 2017 Summer Game #9: Finding the Quotients
The Struggling Learner and Math Facts
We all have the best intentions to continue math fact practice over the summer, right? Somehow, though, time gets away. So, here we are, back at school, and guess what – MY KIDS HAVE FORGOTTEN EVERYTHING!!! Well, maybe not everything, but it might … [Read more...] about The Struggling Learner and Math Facts
Debbie on Time Well Spent
Teacher intensive. This is a term I hear applied towards RightStart Math. A term that can be used in a positive sense and a negative sense. When asked to list pros and cons, this term, teacher intensive, tends to be what you would find in the cons. … [Read more...] about Debbie on Time Well Spent
Dr. Cotter on Subtraction Approaches
There are at least eight different ways to subtract multi-digit numbers. Even though a person has learned one method, it is good to explore other methods to enhance understanding. If a child has an accurate and efficient method of subtraction, do … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Subtraction Approaches
Struggling Learner: Flip Flop!
Does your child tend to flip and flop their letters and numbers – you know, get them out of order, switch them around, or even write them backward? Both my son and my daughter really struggle with flipping their numbers and letters around. This … [Read more...] about Struggling Learner: Flip Flop!
