If you're struggling with teaching math, you may relate to the questions in this blog post. When I get something and there are instructions, I give
Consistency is Key in Math and Spelling
Consistency is Key in Math and Spelling
I think we fail to recognize the value of consistency in our time with our children. Too often, we find ourselves as homeschool parents having to flex
The Secret to Why Your Student Struggles in Math
The Secret to Why Your Student Struggles in Math
Why do some people have math struggles? We'll look at our relationship with math and the dialogue we use to look for an answer. There are two kinds
The Importance of Improving Math Culture
The Importance of Improving Math Culture
As human beings, our social selves are shaped by human culture. The language we speak, the monetary currency we use, the movies we watch; the examples
Abacus and Algorithm: A History of Math
Abacus and Algorithm: A History of Math
We often teach mathematics as if it were ahistorical, as if all mathematical insights - from the concept of zero to theories of infinite sets - were
Euclid on Playing with Math Manipulatives
Euclid on Playing with Math Manipulatives
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