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Living Math

Math is used every day. Living math is an aptly put term for teaching math through the every day uses of math. Children are taught how to solve real life math problems using real life scenarios or hands on manipulatives or simply through play. Push the worksheets and textbooks aside and see the equations you solve daily. A child will learn to understand math when he sees the connection to the physical world around him. Real world math scenarios to consider: Doubling a recipe. Cutting a recipe in half. Calculating change before the cashier hands it back. How much money … Continue reading →

Time Engineers: Math and Science CD-ROM for Middle and High School Students

At a Glance: Product: Time Engineers Cost: $19.95 Individual, $49.95 School District/University Use: Homeschool, Classroom, Home Grades: Middle School-High School (5th-9th) Lessons Taught: Math, Science, History, Physics Skills: Problem Solving, Reasoning, Critical Thinking Rating: 5 out of 5 Gold Stars Today I am sharing with you one of my new favorite tools to teach math concepts to middle and high school age students. For many homeschoolers these years are difficult in terms of teaching math. I agree. It is for this reason I want to present you with a tool that you and your students will enjoy. What is Time … Continue reading →

Math Tutor DVDs

Have you been introduced to Math Tutor DVDs? If not, you are in for a treat. Math Tutor DVDs are a great tool for homeschoolers and parents of school children alike. Offered in math from Pre-Alegbra through Calculus you can help give your child extra help or a jump start lesson for under $30.00! These DVDs can quite possibly replace a tutor which means no more costly hourly rates. This is one program you cannot afford NOT to have if you are not a math minded homeschooler or if you need some back up when teaching your child math. The … Continue reading →

Teaching Math with Crayons

If you look through educational catalogs or websites you will see plenty of options for math manipulatives. I have purchased more than one set of counting bears over my years of homeschooling. In fact, counting bears are one of my favorite math manipulative simply because I find them adorable. If you look closely you will see that most or all math manipulatives have two common features. Those two features are: easily held by mini hands and colorful. That is all it takes to begin the learning process of basic math. The simple counting bears will allow a child to learn … Continue reading →

Math…Now you are speaking my language.

Math is the subject where many have brain shutdown and go in a panic. However, math is also a very important subject and those accomplished in math can look forward to much success in school and career. Math is misunderstood by its complexity and therefore compartmentalized in math class. Yet we use math every day. Math is not simple numbers but a language. Once your child learns to speak math a higher understanding will evolve and math suddenly is not so intimidating. Think of it this way; if someone tried to explain street directions to you in half English and … Continue reading →

Domino Math

Dominoes are a fun math manipulative with multi purposes for multi ages. So, if you are like me and you teach more than one grade at home, it’s always nice to find something they can all do together. First you can simply play the game. That will be fun and provide your child practice with logical thinking, strategy, and number recognition. Put the dominoes in a bag and have your student grab one and use that to form his addition equation. For example the student draws one domino from the bag with a 5 on the top and a 3 … Continue reading →

Math on a Roll: Using Dice to Spice it Up

Math can be a very frustrating and exhausting subject for both the student and the teacher. So, let’s take a break from boring old textbooks and workbooks and have a bit of fun. Instead of abstract numbers in a book, let’s give them life and dimension by using manipulatives. Manipulatives come in many forms: counting bears, dice, dominoes, beans, legos, measuring cups, or whatever you use daily. A favorite manipulative and the focus of this article is dice. First, gather a variety of dice for your student to roll. Here are a few ways to incorporate dice based on age: … Continue reading →

Kinetic Books: Algebra 1

Format: Online Age: Any student ready for Algebra 1 Teacher Prep: Minimal Homeschool Method: Any Learning style: Works well with any learning style Quick Rating: Excellent Cost: $34.95 for singular user What is Kinetic Books? Kinetic Book is an interactive learning system composed on CD-Rom or through an internet connection. Unlike many internet products, Kinetic Books is comprehensive and complete replacing the textbook entirely. Benefits of Kinetic Books Algebra 1: Interactive format with instant feedback. Keeps track of student progress. Text shows the steps of each equation to ensure the student is working through the process. Correlates to national and … Continue reading →

Review: Inchimals by Fat Brain

Inchimals by Fat Brain is a math manipulative recommended for children 3 and up. Inchimals are 12 wooden blocks, each with a different animal and number painted on the block. The blocks are made into one inch increments. The ladybug is one inch and so on until you arrive at the 12 inch giraffe. Included in the set are a dry erase marker and a spiral bound dry erasable book with puzzles. What Inchimals teaches? Basic measurement: The child can use the giraffe to determine the length of a dining room table or a favorite toy. Addition: The child is … Continue reading →

Balance Benders by Critical Thinking Company

Balance Benders are a line of workbooks by The Critical Thinking Company. Always known for fun and quality, The Critical Thinking Company does not disappoint with this math logic problem series of workbooks called Balance Benders. If your children love to solve puzzles or logic problems this is the perfect workbook. You can use these workbooks to enhance your child’s understanding of logic and algebra. Your child will work his way through this book solving balance problems by identifying and using the clues shown. Each book contains 48 pages and costs only $9.99. The beginning level is directed for grades … Continue reading →