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
Dr. Joan A. Cotter
2020 Summer Game #9: Long Chain Solitaire
As I was contemplating games for this week, I tossed around a couple ideas. Not able to make up my mind, I asked Dr. Cotter which game was her favorite. Without hesitation, she said, “Long Chain Solitaire”. I told her we’d played Short Chain … [Read more...] about 2020 Summer Game #9: Long Chain Solitaire
Winter Games: Short Chain Solitaire
Need help with the addition facts? Short Chain Solitaire to the rescue! This is game A47 in the Math Card Games book. You will need the Basic Card Deck and an area to spread out a bit. Here's a video to show you how to play the game. We also have … [Read more...] about Winter Games: Short Chain Solitaire
Winter Games: Money War and Who has the Most Money
This week's game is brought to you by Isabella and her mommy. They wanted to know how to play this game and I said I'd make a video for them. So here you, Miss Isabella! I'm actually going to show you three games in this video. Simple Money War is … [Read more...] about Winter Games: Money War and Who has the Most Money
Winter Games: Zee Multiples
This new game is hot off Dr. Cotter's desk. She was introduced to Yahtzee with the neighbors Jen and Kerri and, being the mathematician that she is, wondered how to make a variation of the game for you all. Here it is! This game works on finding … [Read more...] about Winter Games: Zee Multiples
Winter Games: Concentrating on Sixths
This game was requested by Andrea on Facebook. So this one's for you and yours, Andrea! Concentrating on Sixths is game F19 in the Math Card Games book. This game combines a basic memory game with addition of fractions with unlike denominators. It … [Read more...] about Winter Games: Concentrating on Sixths