I’d like to take some time to discuss the science and art of teaching math. I call it a science because much research has been done into how children learn in general and especially math. I call it an art because each child is different, requiring … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Teaching Math
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Dr. Cotter on Problem Solving
A few years ago while on a shuttle to speak at a math convention, I started talking to a young man next to me. When he found out I was involved in math, he said he could solve story problems as long as someone told him what operation to use. The … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Problem Solving
2023 Summer Game #2: Treasure Hunt
This is a game that will get your kids moving! Have you ever tried Treasure Hunt, game P6 in the Math Card Games book? Yes, there’s a game called Treasure Hunt, and it’s a ton of fun! Treasure Hunt is ostensibly a game for practicing the … [Read more...] about 2023 Summer Game #2: Treasure Hunt
2022 Summer Game #6: Doubles Memory
Today I’m going to show you a quick and easy memory game for practicing the doubles facts: Doubles Memory, game A15 in the Math Card Games book. It takes less than 10 minutes to play, so it’s easy to fit in between runs through the sprinkler… or … [Read more...] about 2022 Summer Game #6: Doubles Memory
Winter Games: Super Corners™
Who doesn't love the Corners game? 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 Winter Games: Super Corners™
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