Imagine the following scene: A three year old child (let’s call her Susie) is playing with blocks of varying lengths on the floor. She carefully
Alasdair MacIntyre on Improving Math Education
Alasdair MacIntyre on Improving Math Education
Alasdair MacIntyre is one of the most celebrated contemporary philosophers. His 1981 book After Virtue is widely seen as having launched a renewed
The Lost Tools of Math: Recovering Math in a Classical Education [Article]
The Lost Tools of Math: Recovering Math in a Classical Education [Article]
When it comes to classical education, mathematics is often the Cinderella sister: she lives in the home along with her sisters Literature, Language
6 Practical Ways to Reduce Math Stress
6 Practical Ways to Reduce Math Stress
Have you ever found yourself stressed out thinking, “Please don’t judge me right now?” I remember having this thought when I was trying to buy
4 Ways to Engage and Encourage Math Students
4 Ways to Engage and Encourage Math Students
Sometimes, math lessons can be an uphill battle – especially if your student is not particularly enthusiastic about the subject. I remember sitting at
Mathematicians and Historians Need Each Other
Mathematicians and Historians Need Each Other
“It isn’t easy to be a citizen in 2018.” So begins Ted Underwood’s essay on machine learning. Underwood continues: “we are told to watch out for bots
3 Benefits of Math Doodling
3 Benefits of Math Doodling
You might think your student is distracted from their work when you see them doodling. You may even remember being bored in school yourself and
Addition Facts Strategies for Parents
Addition Facts Strategies for Parents
In 2016 I wrote a blog post similar to this: How to Teach a Child Math Facts. However, because I have the privilege of consulting with parents
Math…In the Mail?
Math…In the Mail?
The Global Family Research Project recently highlighted a new initiative in Michigan to get kids and parents learning math together by sending them