Quote of the Day

May 29, 2007

An absolute gem that needs nothing further to be said, from Dr. R. J. Kizlik:

 ”Anything not understood in more than one way is not understood at all.”


Math Game: Factor War

May 29, 2007

From the popular letsplaymath.wordpress.com blog, I must borrow a great game idea:

“Have you and your children been struggling to learn the math facts? The game of Math Card War is worth more than a thousand math drill worksheets, letting you build your children’s calculating speed in a no-stress, no-test way.”

Here’s the complete post (I particularly like the multiplication versions suggested): Factor War.  First through fifth grade math teachers are advised to read it!