Number Sense Blog
Word Problem Wednesday: Marbles
Jan 18, 2017
Image: Joe Mabel [GFDL or CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
We're feeling a bit nostalgic on this Word Problem Wednesday and celebrating one of our favorite classic toys! Try answering our word problem about marbles—we'll update with the sol...
Finger Counting, Numerical Fluency, and Confidence
Jan 17, 2017
When very young children first learn how to count, they use their fingers as manipulatives (physical objects used to teach math concepts).
However, many kids continue to rely on their fingers as their primary computation tools once they move on...
Word Problem Wednesday: The School Choir
Jan 11, 2017
Image: By Stilfehler (Own work) [GFDL or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
This week's installment of Word Problem Wednesday celebrates all of you who have been inspired to raise funds for a cause! Solve our word problem about a very enterpr...
Word Problem Wednesday: Travels and Time Zones!
Jan 4, 2017
Happy New Year! On the first Word Problem Wednesday of 2017, we're shouting out to all of you who had a great time traveling with family over the holidays. Solve this week's word problem and check back tomorrow for the answer.
Paolo takes a pla...
In 2017, Dream Big and Be Inspired by YOU!
Jan 1, 2017
Happy New Year! What's your top goal for 2017? This January, we invite you to join us in a special New Year challenge for a chance to win a fun prize: Be Inspired by YOU!
Here's how it works: Pick the inspirational quotation below that moves y...
