Comments on: Developing Math Skill in Kids

By: Firsts

Firsts — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:06:51 +0000

[...] in front of us, but this experience will never happen in just the same way again. Watching them do their math, I remember when they first learned to add. When I watch them read I recalled the day that I [...]

By: How to Start Homeschooling

How to Start Homeschooling — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:06:43 +0000

[...] Singapore Math for the boys. Finding a math program was a disaster for me. I started by using DK Math. It wasn’t a horrible program, but it wasn’t everything I wanted. I tried Saxon [...]

By: Brian Skory

Brian Skory — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:01:38 +0000

In homeschooling my kids, I’ve always tried to make learning as real-world based as possible – that is, help them discover an actual problem from their own personal life so that I can use that as an excuse/opportunity to teach something useful. A simple example – Problem: How do I make sure I don’t miss my favorite t.v. show? Solution: Have Dad help me learn how to tell time. My observation is that when self-discovered need comes first, the motivation to learn is completely different than when kids are simply plopped in front of a text book and told, “Learn this.”

Math, however, has always been a challenge for me as a teacher. Definitely have used money, clocks and cooking as great opportunities for these types of lessons, but let’s face it – not a lot of us use more than basic arithmetic in our everyday lives. I would love to hear if anyone has run across some math materials that align with this type of teaching approach.

By: When In Doubt Ask Around

When In Doubt Ask Around — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:58:42 +0000

[...] the course of the last two years I have gone through several Math programs for my boys. Each one has been, in some way, flawed. Hooked on Math (from the Hooked on Phonics [...]

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:58:34 +0000

Thanks for visiting Kody! I love how these pictures make the rounds at various blogs. I see you’re doing pretty well in school. Excellent!

By: Kody

Kody — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:03:14 +0000

HA! I love the fractions picture!
i used it in my blog in March!
http://www.kodymw.com/2009/03/1-2-12.html

By: Keith

Keith — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:41:32 +0000

I’m with you. I’m not exactly Mr. Math extraordinaire, but I do think I have a good brain and can deduce things like change and stuff Sad so many people can’t.

By: Keith

Keith — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:40:36 +0000

I know you love math. You once agreed to teach my kids. Almost too late for that now pal!

By: J. Cruikshank

J. Cruikshank — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:28:04 +0000

It’s sad how many cashiers can’t calculate change back without the registers help. We were once in a Denny’s and had to wait for the system to come back up before we could pay to leave. I am firmly in the two out of three category but still feel ahead of a lot of folks.

By: Dennis Yu

Dennis Yu — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:41:26 +0000

I like this post--- and I LOVE math. Why not review all the products, perhaps summarizing them in a grid so that other homeschoolers can benefit? .-= Dennis Yu´s last blog ..Shawn Collins can SING! Listen to this… =-.