We’ve had some conversations lately with parents of children who are struggling with counting. Sharon writes: “Any tips for children with dyscalculia? My daughter has had a horrible time learning to count. She is now 7 and still has a very hard time … [Read more...]
2020 Summer Game #13: Equal Quotient
August 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Summer is almost over. I know, I know! Some of you are clapping your hands over your ears and muttering “I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you”, but it is happening. Remember when you were a kid and summer lasted forever? My sister and I spent the … [Read more...]
Dr. Cotter on Helping Teach Math
December 11, 2018 by 2 Comments
The best way a grandparent, family member, or friend can help a child with math is valuing math and showing a positive attitude. Sadly, about 50% of Americans are afflicted with a strong distaste for math. Unfortunately, developing math anxiety … [Read more...]
Dr. Cotter on Problem Solving
October 16, 2018 by 3 Comments
A few years ago while on a shuttle to speak on math at a 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...]
2018 Summer Game #11: Robbie’s Bead Trading
August 15, 2018 by 1 Comment
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...]
2018 Summer Game #3: Tens and Ones Bingo
June 12, 2018 by 6 Comments
Bingo! All the math bingo games have been winners with my kids but Tens and Ones Bingo, game N40 in the Math Card Games book, is particularly suited for those learning how to form numbers up to 99. Three children played this game today. We only … [Read more...]
