Teacher Intensive vs Teacher Involved
July 23, 2026
Teacher intensive. This is a term I hear applied towards RightStart Math. When asked to list pros and cons, this term, teacher intensive, tends
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Dr. Cotter on Development
March 19, 2024
The terms development or developmentally appropriate are frequently used, but finding good definitions is difficult. A dictionary defines develop as growing and becoming more mature or advanced. We see physical
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 Division
January 2, 2024
Long division used to be considered the ultimate goal of arithmetic. An earlier division algorithm was so complicated it wasn’t taught until college. Today
2021 Summer Game #12: Ten as the Minuend
August 17, 2021
When I started using RightStart Math, I would play many of the games suggested, but my family had our favorites. We would play the
2021 Summer Game #10: Evens and Odds
August 3, 2021
When my daughter Makenna was in kindergarten, I noticed that she had a disconnect with numbers. Being a math person, I was quite surprised
2021 Summer Game #8: One Half
July 20, 2021
What is something fun to eat but in the summer time can be super messy? Popsicles! When you’re a kid, there is nothing better on
2021 Summer Game #7: Multiples Memory
July 13, 2021
When we are in a dine-in restaurant, my children tend to get a little antsy waiting for their food. I try to come up
Debbie on “The Perfect Curriculum”
February 8, 2018
Choosing to homeschool your child can be an exciting yet daunting task. I was nervous – was I able to teach my kids to
Ellen on Manipulatives
January 25, 2018
“What is the Math Set for?” This is a frequently asked question. Last year, I got to meet a lot of homeschoolers at conventions.