Gems of math understanding or ‘ah-ha’ moments are often similar for teachers regardless of their location Over the past 25 years I have been very fortunate that my business has given me the opportunity to travel and work in several countries, including 46 states of America. During this time, I have delivered thousands of hours […]
READ MOREORIGO Experts Share Their Love of Math
We all use math in everyday applications whether we’re aware of it or not. If you look around, you’ll see math in action from some unexpected places. Mathematics is a universal language and helps us create and bring our ideas into reality. From cooking a fantastic meal to playing music to knitting that perfect scarf. […]
READ MOREFocus on Fractions: A Visual Model to Teach Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Employing Computational Thinking when teaching multiplication and division of fractions. There are a few statements from elementary school mathematics that seem to be universally imprinted in the minds of adults. Two of these relate to multiplying and dividing fractions. For multiplication, adults usually recall the rule, “Multiply the top numbers and multiply the bottom numbers.” […]
READ MOREWebinar / Fractions in the Real World: Sharing and Scaling
Don’t miss our next webinar in the Fractions series on Wednesday, February 20th. Fractions are part of our everyday lives from price increases and discounts to scaling art up and down. Join us to explore these connections, including challenges students face and the learning opportunities they provide! Wednesday, February 20, 2019 4:00 – 5:00 pm […]
READ MOREFocus on Fractions: The Necessary Prerequisite for Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
This is part of a series on fractions. Click here for the previous article in the series. It’s not always “apples to apples” for the addition and subtraction of fractions. There are only a few things this writer remembers from his early elementary school days. Mrs. Weeks, my first-grade teacher, often repeated the statement, “You […]
READ MOREWebinar Recording / Fractions in the Real World: Time and Money
Check out our recorded webinar from January 29, 2019 on Fractions in the Real World: Time and Money. Explore how the language of fractions are part of our everyday lives and the learning opportunities they provide. Webinar recording for Fractions in the Real World: Time and Money. Don’t miss our next webinar in the Fractions series on Wednesday, […]
READ MOREFocus on Fractions: Linking Fractions and Decimals (Using the Number Line)
This is part of a series on fractions. Click here for the previous article in the series. Decimal fractions used in history and the use of the number line in teaching fractions. In this post, I’ll explain how fractions came into being and how today’s number line is an invaluable tool for making the link […]
READ MOREFocus on Fractions: Visual Images That Help Teach Fractions
This is part of a series on fractions. Click here for the previous article in the series. Children benefit greatly from the use of concrete materials and visual images when learning fractions. Over the past 50-plus years, various learning theorists have advocated the use of concrete materials and visual images to help children develop full […]
READ MOREFocus on Fractions: Are Fractions Key to a Child’s Future Success in Mathematics?
This is part of a series on fractions. Click here for the previous article in the series. Research suggests fractions are essential for a student’s future success in mathematics. Since 2012, there have been a range of published research studies (Bailey et al., 2012; Booth & Newton, 2012; Torbeyns etal., 2014; Siegler etal., 2012)1, suggesting […]
READ MOREFocus on Fractions: How Do Children See and Use Fractions from the Ancient World?
This is part of a series on fractions. Click here for the next article in the series. Some initial timely thoughts to use fractions. When fractions are mentioned in relation to the mathematics curriculum, most adults think that these mysterious numbers are the responsibility of teachers in upper grades (about Grade 4 onward). But, if […]
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