Dr. Cotter on Measurements
December 19, 2023
Measurement is an application of math that is an important part of everyday life. We measure length, area, volume, mass (weight), temperature, time,
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Dr. Cotter on Multiplication
November 21, 2023
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
2023 Summer Game #9: Money War
August 15, 2023
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
2023 Summer Game #6: Quotient and Remainder
July 25, 2023
Question: How do you divide 14 potatoes between 4 people?Answer: Mash them. Hahahaha! Most children do not enjoy solving division problems – especially problems
2023 Summer Game #3: Zero Game
July 4, 2023
Have you ever wondered how to teach nothing? I’m not talking about taking a break from formal teaching over the summer – although maybe you’re
2022 Summer Game #10: Lowest in the Corners
August 2, 2022
We played this game, Lowest in the Corners, game P18 in the Math Card Games book, with four people, ages 9 to adult. At first, I thought it
2022 Summer Game #1: Five in a Row Solitaire
May 31, 2022
Have you ever been caught up in a solitaire game and refused to quit until you won? Of course, then you had to play
2020 Summer Game #11: Rounding War
August 13, 2020
It’s August. Mid-August, if you’re rounding. If you round up, it’s September! It’s the beginning of school!! I know there are few of you starting
2020 Summer Game #8: Hour and Minutes Memory & Fifteen Minutes Later
July 23, 2020
So how’s the summer going for everyone? I can’t believe how fast the summer is dashing by! And how are the summer games with
2020 Summer Game #8: Hour and Minutes Memory & Fifteen Minutes Later
July 23, 2020
So how’s the summer going for everyone? I can’t believe how fast the summer is dashing by! And how are the summer games with