Mathematics Articles
1: Times Tables – Why so Difficult?
At the present the simple multiplication skills of very many pupils are “good-for-nothing”, and our children are getting worse and worse at the skills. If the situation is not changed, then, maybe, very soon we will be forced to say that most pupils cannot perform simple multiplication.
2: Times Tables – Myths and Reality
At the present the simple multiplication skills of very many pupils are good for nothing, and our children are getting worse and worse at the skills. If the situation is not changed, then, maybe, very soon we will be forced to say that most pupils cannot perform simple multiplication.
3: How KenKen Puzzles can Help You Learn Math
KenKen puzzles are a new and exciting way to learn and teach basic math. KenKen is addictive, inexpensive and easy to learn. And it really does teach math skills in a very effective way.
4: KenKen Puzzles - The New Sudoku
KenKen is the newest and fastest growing puzzle in the world. Isn't it time you started learning how to do it? Here's a brief explanation of what it is, along with some resources.
5: There's More Than One Way to Solve Division Problems
Public, private and parochial school students all over the world are getting ready another round of standardized testing. Home schoolers, de-schoolers and un-schoolers are gearing up for a new year. Almost all young people have one thing in common - they are intimidated by math education, especially long division.
6: Multiplying by Nine With the Finger Method
When you learn how to multiply by 9 with this method, you'll never have to stare at the multiplication tables charts for nine again. The best part is, you only need to be able to count in order to learn this!
7: Learning the Multiplication Tables - Skip counting by two and three
Skip counting is a great way to start familiarizing a child with multiplication. There a lots of ways to do it, but using normal playing cards has advantages that no other way has. Here's a link to a free video you can view to learn a good way to teach skip counting with playing cards.
8: Multiplication - Do you I have to show the work?
The dogma of, "you have to show your work," is generally more harmful than good. Why do schools insist on it?
9: Multiplication by Two - How to Practice Multiplying with Playing Cards
A very easy, effective way to learn or teach multiplication by two, using playing cards.
10: Times Tables - The Worst Way to Teach Multiplication
How "the times tables" and "multiplication facts" kill any real learning. Instead, help your child develop a sense for numbers and their relationship to each other, and what to do about it.
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