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