Dr. Cotter has an article published in the Hungarian journal Symmetry: Culture and Science, Volume 34, Number 3! Her article is titled Symmetry for Children Using Drawing Board Tools and Tangrams. The abstract reads: Young children are unable to … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Symmetry
RightStart Math
RS2 Level H, Lessons 45, 46, and 47
The RS2 Level H Lessons 45, 46, and 47 are some of my most favorite lessons. They can be a challenge to grasp, but, oh, what fun when you get it! So, rather than type a long winded explanation and have you read it, I made a video for you. With … [Read more...] about RS2 Level H, Lessons 45, 46, and 47
2023 Summer Game #11: Fraction of Twelve
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 apparent that my older son was ready to “fly” while my younger son was ready to “camp.” When the … [Read more...] about 2023 Summer Game #11: Fraction of Twelve
2023 Summer Game #10: Mental Addition
One of the many aspects that drew me to RightStart™ Math was the idea of my children learning how to do mental math. Growing up, the whole idea of mental math was fascinating to me, but it was not encouraged. And, to be honest, I really doubted my … [Read more...] about 2023 Summer Game #10: Mental Addition
2023 Summer Game #9: Money War
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 applicable to you too. Enjoy!! Let’s start this blog post with a mini-quiz. So, how much is … [Read more...] about 2023 Summer Game #9: Money War
2023 Summer Game #8: Robbie’s Bead Trading
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 them aren’t really math games. They’re heavy on health and damage stats, power-ups, and battles between different cards.... … [Read more...] about 2023 Summer Game #8: Robbie’s Bead Trading
