Posts Tagged ‘Math fun’
April 29th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
Happy Wordless Wednesday: Just Another Beautiful Day in MathLand
Happy Wordless Wednesday: Just Another Beautiful Day in MathLand
April 22nd, 2009
by Tracy in Life at DreamBox Learning
Wishing You a Happy Wordless Wednesday and Earth Day
Wishing everyone a happy earth day and wordless wednesday!
March 2nd, 2009
by Mickelle in Math fun, Math in Real Life, Math Learning, Parent Tips, Teaching Math
How I was Saved from the Horrors of Candy Land
I never liked this game, not even as a kid. However, I recognize the positive benefits of playing games with my 3-year-old Elle, and I could never deprive her...
February 26th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
DreamBox Learning Ranks the Best Math Articles, 2009 (so far!)
Inspired by the Academy Awards, DreamBox Learning set out to find the best math articles of 2009, so far. Despite popular belief, we aren't just about math games. We also appreciate journalists and bloggers who make math problems and science news interesting and accessible. Without further ado, DreamBox Learning presents the best math articles of 2009… cue applause.
November 18th, 2008
by Valentin in Math fun
Did You Know That… 2=1?
No, this is not a commercial of any kind (trying to convince you that if you buy 1 you will get 2)! This is just a mathematical proof that 2=1. I remember that my math teacher in high school first showed me this. I was quite impressed! A few days ago I randomly encountered the proof and recalled it.
Here it is:
November 15th, 2008
by Sue in Math Anxiety
Getting the Better of Math Anxiety
We’re about to send our November parent newsletter, featuring an article on 'math anxiety'. In the course of writing the article we came across several sites that offer resources to help parents understand and deal with the doubt, fear, and loss of confidence kids can have if they've have bad experiences with math.
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 [...]
April 29th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
Happy Wordless Wednesday: Just Another Beautiful Day in MathLand
Happy Wordless Wednesday: Just Another Beautiful Day in MathLand
April 22nd, 2009
by Tracy in Life at DreamBox Learning
Wishing You a Happy Wordless Wednesday and Earth Day
Wishing everyone a happy earth day and wordless wednesday!
March 2nd, 2009
by Mickelle in Math fun, Math in Real Life, Math Learning, Parent Tips, Teaching Math
How I was Saved from the Horrors of Candy Land
I never liked this game, not even as a kid. However, I recognize the positive benefits of playing games with my 3-year-old Elle, and I could never deprive her...
February 26th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
DreamBox Learning Ranks the Best Math Articles, 2009 (so far!)
Inspired by the Academy Awards, DreamBox Learning set out to find the best math articles of 2009, so far. Despite popular belief, we aren't just about math games. We also appreciate journalists and bloggers who make math problems and science news interesting and accessible. Without further ado, DreamBox Learning presents the best math articles of 2009… cue applause.
November 18th, 2008
by Valentin in Math fun
Did You Know That… 2=1?
No, this is not a commercial of any kind (trying to convince you that if you buy 1 you will get 2)! This is just a mathematical proof that 2=1. I remember that my math teacher in high school first showed me this. I was quite impressed! A few days ago I randomly encountered the proof and recalled it.
Here it is:
November 15th, 2008
by Sue in Math Anxiety
Getting the Better of Math Anxiety
We’re about to send our November parent newsletter, featuring an article on 'math anxiety'. In the course of writing the article we came across several sites that offer resources to help parents understand and deal with the doubt, fear, and loss of confidence kids can have if they've have bad experiences with math.
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 [...]
