Place value is the very foundation of arithmetic. Place value packages numbers into groups of tens and tens of tens. This makes calculating large numbers similar to adding single-digit numbers: 3 + 4 is similar to 30 + 40, 300 + 400, 3000 + 4000, and … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Place Value
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Dr. Cotter on Multiplication
Multiplication has been the mathematical downfall of many children (and adults!). It's not so much the problem of the algorithms, but rather it's the problem of the memorization of the 100 facts. Before expecting the child to learn the facts, we … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Multiplication
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
