Archive for September, 2008
September 30th, 2008
by Beth in Math in Real Life, Math Learning, Parent Tips, Teaching Math
Bat Jamboree
As an elementary teacher, I’ve utilized literature in my classroom to help kids make connections about math across the curriculum. Over the years, I’ve collected quite a few books that kids love to read while also helping to develop their ideas about numbers.
September 29th, 2008
by Tami in Learning Research, Math Learning
Classical Music, Intelligence, and Math Learning
There is much debate surrounding whether or not listening to classical music affects intelligence (read the Science Daily's pro take and the Skeptic's Dictionary's con.)
Official studies aside, I personally believe the connection with music is not only to intelligence, but also to math. Especially for those who play(ed) instruments.
September 29th, 2008
by Lorenzo in Parenting
I Dream of Peace: The Children Know
A beautiful quote that inspired me:
The children know.
They have always known.
September 24th, 2008
by Valentin in Math Learning, Parenting
Pushing Kids From an Early Age?
A few days ago I read an article about gifted kids and the meaning of the word these days. I’m not a parent, but I can understand why many parents want to believe their children are exceptional. However, I think some are trying to convince themselves of that by pushing their kids in various activities from a very early age.
September 23rd, 2008
by Beth in Math in Real Life, Math Learning, Online Learning, Parenting, Public Education, Start-up Culture, Teaching Math
Pumpkin Math
It’s almost Fall and pumpkin season is coming alive. I’ve seen signs for corn mazes, harvest festivals, and of course, Halloween candy out in the shelves at the store. I love this time of year! One thing I love to do in my classroom is explore the anatomy of pumpkins with my students. Even though [...]
September 22nd, 2008
by Sarah in Learning Research, Parenting
Healthy Choices for Food…and Screen Time
Just as parents need to make sure their children eat a mix of healthy foods - with reasonable limits on junk food and sweets - we need to have the same mindset about what our children watch. That’s the message of a recent New York Times article: Limiting, and Watching, What Children Watch, by Lisa Guernsey, and I couldn’t agree more!
September 19th, 2008
by Lou in Math in Real Life
Math is Defensive Too
As I read the economic headlines today and the news about AIG’s bailout, I can’t help think about how much math is being done right now all over Washington, Wall Street, and the world. Serious folks are attempting to calculate the impact of this financial melee across instruments, sectors, and countries. Some of the math is easy, more is fuzzy, and even more is mind-numbing in its complexity.
September 16th, 2008
by Sue in Math Learning, Parent Tips, Public Education
Math Learning Through Experience
I always say I learn everything the hard way. By that I mean I don’t learn a lesson as well when I hear about someone else’s mistake as I do when I make it myself. Experience really is the best teacher.
September 12th, 2008
by Teri in Life at DreamBox Learning, Start-up Culture
My Husband Says I'm a "Start-up Junkie"
True, I've worked for six start-ups in the last ten years. I love working with start-ups; they have a special energy about them that I haven't found in other business environments -- especially as an accountant.
September 11th, 2008
by Aja in Learning Research, Math Learning
John Hopkins Study: Innate Number Sense Correlates to Math Achievement
Psychologists from John Hopkins University recently published a study that shows a correlation between innate number sense and math achievement in school.
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