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Dr. Cotter on Place Value

November 28, 2023 by RightStart™ Math

Place value is the very foundation of arithmetic. Place value packages numbers into groups of tens and tens of tens. This makes calculating large numbers similar to adding single-digit numbers: 3 + 4 is similar to 30 + 40, 300 + 400, 3000 + 4000, and … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Place Value

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Dr. Cotter on Multiplication

November 21, 2023 by RightStart™ Math 2 Comments

Multiplication has been the mathematical downfall of many children (and adults!). It's not so much the problem of the algorithms, but rather it's the problem of the memorization of the 100 facts. Before expecting the child to learn the facts, we … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Multiplication

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Dr. Cotter on Counting

November 14, 2023 by RightStart™ Math

Most people think of counting as the foundation of math. So we teach kids to memorize the long string of 100 counting words. Next, to count objects, we teach them to touch each block in turn while saying the next word in the string. After completing … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Counting

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2023 Summer Game #6: Quotient and Remainder

July 25, 2023 by Rachel Anderson

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

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2023 Summer Game #3: Zero Game

July 4, 2023 by Beth Reid

Have you ever wondered how to teach nothing? I’m not talking about taking a break from formal teaching over the summer – although maybe you’re doing that, too! I’m talking about the number zero. The concept of zero can be a struggle for small … [Read more...] about 2023 Summer Game #3: Zero Game

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Dr. Cotter’s Game Picks

June 5, 2023 by Kathleen Cotter Clayton

Do you wonder what game to play? Or looking for a plan for the summer? Especially if you're new to the Math Card Games book? We got you covered!! Here are Dr. Cotter's picks for 12 weeks of games: pre-school, addition, multiplication, and fraction … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter’s Game Picks

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