Who doesn't love the Corners games? Well, we have another variation of this favorite game that will help practice multiplication facts as well as addition facts. Super Corners! Super Corners is a new game that will use the Corners cards. It's a … [Read more...] about 2024 Summer Game #3: Super Corners™
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2024 Summer Game #2: Corny Corners™
Do you want a new way to play Corners™? We have the game for you! Corny Corners is a fast paced exciting game where the players practice their facts of 5, 10, 15, and 20 while racing the other players to get all their cards in place. This is a new … [Read more...] about 2024 Summer Game #2: Corny Corners™
Dr. Cotter on Language
Mathematical Words In mathematics, we can’t do much without using language. Even though the mathematician may write a mass of equations, she needs words to explain their meaning. Good math instruction requires careful attention to the terms … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Language
Dr. Cotter on Fractions
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 all a huge misunderstanding. Fractions are amazing. Fractions are necessary. … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Fractions
Dr. Cotter and Geometry
For years geometry was not considered a topic that primary students could or should study, even though they are surrounded by geometrical shapes. Some second graders I worked with didn’t consider their geometry work to be math, until they saw numbers … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter and Geometry
Dr. Cotter on Helping Teach Math
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 teach math to your favorite young person. 1. Value math and show a positive attitude toward math. Sadly, about 50% of … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Helping Teach Math
