Listen to how division is addressed in the new Start Math Right: The Journey to Mathematics Excellence book. Teresa Foltin talks about how division is the most challenging of the arithmetic operations, and shares that there are two distinct ways to … [Read more...] about Start Math Right – Division Chapter
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Dr. Cotter on Multivides
Did you check out our blog on division? And did you read about short division? Isn't that just wonderful? Now, let's talk about some practice for short division. When I was a child, my mother created puzzles for my siblings and me. They were … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Multivides
2023 Summer Game #6: Quotient and Remainder
Question: How do you divide 14 potatoes between 4 people? Answer: Mash them. Hahahaha! Most children do not enjoy solving division problems – especially problems with remainders! However, the Quotient and Remainder game found in the Math Card … [Read more...] about 2023 Summer Game #6: Quotient and Remainder
2021 Summer Game #17: Remainders Game
This summer, I was the decorations coordinator for our local VBS program. I found it a demanding position because I am in charge of ALL the decorations throughout the whole building. Our theme this year was Galactic Starveyors and, as you may … [Read more...] about 2021 Summer Game #17: Remainders Game
Winter Games: Remainder Hearts
Ah, the challenge of division, never mind the distraction of remainders! How can you find a fun way to practice these concepts? Well, we have just the game for you. This game, Remainder Hearts, game D9 in the Math Card Games book, uses the … [Read more...] about Winter Games: Remainder Hearts
