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2024 Summer Game #13: Series Solitaire

August 26, 2024 by Beth Reid

There’s a lot of things I love about teaching RightStart Math to my children, but one of the top reasons is this: all the new concepts that I get to learn alongside them. From fractals to check numbers to the mathematics of music to unique patterns … [Read more...] about 2024 Summer Game #13: Series Solitaire

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2024 Summer Game #4: Sum(mer) Rummy!

June 24, 2024 by Rachel Anderson

It amazes me how my kids can’t wait for summer break – and then within a week, they tell me how bored they are. As I do not want them sitting in front of the computer or TV all day, I have found that adding a few math card games to their day not only … [Read more...] about 2024 Summer Game #4: Sum(mer) Rummy!

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Dr. Cotter on Fractions

April 9, 2024 by RightStart™ Math

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 all a huge misunderstanding. Fractions are amazing. Fractions are necessary. … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Fractions

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Dr. Cotter on Helping Teach Math

March 26, 2024 by RightStart™ Math

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 teach math to your favorite young person. 1. Value math and show a positive attitude toward math. Sadly, about 50% of … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Helping Teach Math

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Dr. Cotter on RightStart and Montessori

March 5, 2024 by RightStart™ Math

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 method of education. Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952) was an Italian physician and educator. She is also the … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on RightStart and Montessori

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Dr. Cotter on Teaching Math

February 13, 2024 by RightStart™ Math

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 into how children learn in general and especially math. I call it an art because each child is different, requiring … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Teaching Math

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