Ah, the challenge of division, never mind the distraction of remainders! How can you find a fun way to practice these concepts? Well, we have just the game for you. This game, Remainder Hearts, game D9 in the Math Card Games book, uses the … [Read more...]
2019 Summer Game #3: Quotient and Remainder
June 11, 2019 by 2 Comments
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...]
Dr. Cotter on Division
November 27, 2018 by 5 Comments
Long division used to be considered the ultimate goal of arithmetic. An earlier division algorithm was so complicated it wasn’t taught until college. Even today some students learn a mnemonic in order to remember what to do next. One example is DMSB … [Read more...]
2017 Summer Game #17: Remainders Game
August 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Summertime here in Texas means VBS. For those that may not know, VBS stands for Vacation Bible School. My children are too old to attend, so we help with the program. This year, I was the decorations coordinator. I find it a demanding position … [Read more...]
