This summer I wrote blog posts for parents. As I spent time with my own children over the past two weeks I thought I would share a few ideas.

How does a parent cultivate a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts … Continue Reading

Fred Haise: I know why my numbers were wrong. I only figured it for two people.
Jack Swigert: Maybe I should just hold my breath.
-from the movie, “Apollo 13”

“We’ve made our Whole-Group Mini-Lesson on Fridays about problem solving. … Continue Reading

“Children need models more than they need critics.” -Joseph Joubert

It’s the beginning of a new school year. The students are ready to begin working on one of the most exciting mathematical concepts they’ll encounter this year…drum roll, please…WORD PROBLEMS! … Continue Reading

It’s the middle of July and right about now there are thousands of children repeating, “What can I do now? I’m bored.” Here are a few mathematically meaningful and engaging ways to resolve that situation.

• Wait until it’s a really

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“Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.” -Mark Twain

Yes, I’m back to blogging on a regular basis again. I wanted to blog. I … Continue Reading