Long division used to be considered the ultimate goal of arithmetic. An earlier division algorithm was so complicated it wasn’t taught until college. Today some students learn a mnemonic in order to remember what to do when in the long division … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Division
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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
2020 Summer Game #13: Equal Quotient
Summer is almost over. I know, I know! Some of you are clapping your hands over your ears and muttering “I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you”, but it is happening. Remember when you were a kid and summer lasted forever? My sister and I spent the … [Read more...] about 2020 Summer Game #13: Equal Quotient
2015 Summer Game #11: Equal Quotient
Summer is almost over. I know, I know! Some of you are clapping your hands over your ears and muttering “I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you”, but it’s happening. Remember when you were a kid and summer lasted forever? My sister and I spent the summer … [Read more...] about 2015 Summer Game #11: Equal Quotient
