
The Importance of Estimation to Building Number Sense
Estimation builds number sense by helping students grasp numerical relationships, evaluate quantities, and determine if answers are reasonable. Regular practice strengthens foundations for advanced math concepts. Watch a student carefully […]
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Mastery Math vs. Memorization
The concept of mastery learning—and, by extension, mastery math—has gained traction in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic and has been a proven approach to learning since the late 1960s. […]
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4 Reasons Why Learning Multiplication Facts Are Important
As students are learning fundamental multiplication facts, many parents have likely heard the following phrases from their children: “Why do I need to know this? I’ll just use a calculator.”“When […]
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12 Reasons Why You Will Hate Math-U-See
With almost 30 years of successfully teaching math the Math-U-See way, we’re pretty confident that there’s a little something for everyone in our program. But we’re willing to admit, we […]
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6 Reasons Why We Learn Algebra
When students say they’re studying algebra in class, a common reply from adults is, “I haven’t used that since I graduated from high school.” Responses like this can be discouraging […]
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What is the Sequence in Math?
Children tend to follow a developmental sequence in their learning as they grow and develop. As a very basic example, most children first begin to crawl (while some may scoot), […]
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How to Choose Fun Math Activities with Purpose
When it comes to having fun, math activities probably aren’t high on the list for most students or educators. For many people, “math fun” might seem like an oxymoron. As […]
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How Parents Can Sneak Math Into Their Day [6 Tips]
My Relationship with Math I know you will find it hard to believe that I am about to celebrate my fourth year of working for Demme Learning and I have […]
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Making Math Fun: Engaging Math Activities for Kids of All Ages
When it comes to learning math, building a strong foundation is absolutely essential. As educators and parents, our goal is to nurture confident problem-solvers who genuinely enjoy the journey of […]
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