Why Homeschoolers Love RightStart Math
June 25, 2026
Choosing a math curriculum can feel overwhelming. Homeschool parents have more options than ever before, and every program promises success. Yet year after year,
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Two of the Greatest Challenges in Math
June 4, 2026
Two of the Greatest Challenges in Math: Word Problems and Fractions For many families, two math topics seem to create more frustration than almost
2024 Summer Game #13: Series Solitaire
August 26, 2024
There’s a lot of things I love about teaching RightStart Math to my children, but one of the top reasons is this: all
2024 Summer Game #4: Sum(mer) Rummy!
June 24, 2024
It amazes me how my kids can’t wait for summer break – and then within a week, they tell me how bored they are.
Dr. Cotter on Fractions
April 9, 2024
Fractions have a bad reputation as being incomprehensible and unpredictable. Cartoons and jokes exploit this fear of fractions for amusement. Believe or not, it’s
Dr. Cotter on Helping Teach Math
March 26, 2024
There are ways a grandparent, family member, or friend can help a child with math. Here’s a list of seven things that will help
Dr. Cotter on RightStart and Montessori
March 5, 2024
Most people have heard of Montessori, but often they are not sure what it’s all about. The word Montessori refers both to a person and a
Dr. Cotter on Teaching Math
February 13, 2024
I’d like to take some time to discuss the science and art of teaching math. I call it a science because much research has been done
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