Dr. Cotter on RightStart and Montessori
March 5, 2024
Most people have heard of Montessori, but often they are not sure what it’s all about. The word Montessori refers both to a person and a
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Dr. Cotter on Problem Solving
January 23, 2024
A few years ago while on a shuttle to speak at a math convention, I started talking to a young man next to me.
Dr. Cotter on Measurements
December 19, 2023
Measurement is an application of math that is an important part of everyday life. We measure length, area, volume, mass (weight), temperature, time, angles,
2023 Summer Game #11: Fraction of Twelve
August 29, 2023
My two youngest children were six and eight when I started schooling them together in RightStart™ Math Level B. About half way through Level D it became
2023 Summer Game #10: Mental Addition
August 22, 2023
One of the many aspects that drew me to RightStart™ Math was the idea of my children learning how to do mental math. Growing
2023 Summer Game #9: Money War
August 15, 2023
Editor’s note: Beth Reid is our Canadian blogger. Today’s game is Money War, Canadian style. For your non-Canadians, don’t worry. This game is totally
2023 Summer Game #8: Robbie’s Bead Trading
August 8, 2023
My oldest child, Robbie, wants to be a game inventor when he grows up. He’s invented quite a few games, but the majority of
2023 Summer Game #7: Fraction Old Main
August 1, 2023
Do you remember playing “Old Maid” when you were a kid? I loved hanging out at my friend Doreen’s house during the summer. We
2023 Summer Game #6: Quotient and Remainder
July 25, 2023
Question: How do you divide 14 potatoes between 4 people?Answer: Mash them. Hahahaha! Most children do not enjoy solving division problems – especially problems
2023 Summer Game #5: On the Number Ten
July 18, 2023
It is one of those blazing hot, 90º summer days. No one wants to be outside but without air conditioning, inside isn’t much better.