Number Sense Blog
Teach and Move On Method
Jan 4, 2013
The Teach and Move On Method lets educators help multiple students by moving from student to student and working on individual problems. This allows students to work out the problem individually with assistance from the instructor. This also kee...
Larry’s Math Do’s and Don’ts
Oct 18, 2012
In December 2004, the Wall Street Journal reported that American kids are "Economic Time-bombs" because they are not learning enough math to be the good problem solvers the nation demands. With this in mind, how are your children performing in mat...
Back to School Checklist
Oct 18, 2012
Imagine this scenario.One day a student arrives at the college or university of his choice for the first time as a freshman. He is so excited to start his new adventure as a college student, inevitably facing new challenges and meeting new people....
Finger Count Beware!
Oct 18, 2012
I want to introduce the importance of "numerical fluency" and learning basic "number facts." Picture this scenario.A teacher asks a classroom, "If you spend 70 cents, 80 cents, and 90 cents, how much did you spend altogether?" The teacher is think...
Numerical Fluency Tips – The Visual Element
Oct 18, 2012
In the last blog posting I discussed the importance of developing numerical fluency (the ability to effortlessly recall and use basic number facts). Unfortunately, many students in 2nd through 5th grades, and at times even higher, have a limited g...
