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The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics. Paul R. Halmos In our post The Surprising Truth Behind Math Phobia we learned that mathematics is a language. Today we are going to begin exploring how this realisation should impact our teaching (and learning) of maths. Our First Language If maths is the universal… keep reading
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Hey kids! I have a dark, and somewhat embarrassing secret to share with you this month. My kids tasted macaroni for the first time this year. Yep, I managed to get through 18 years of my eldest son’s life with not one mac ‘n cheese. In my defense I will say that I never tasted… keep reading
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If one hundred homeschooling parents were asked what subject they most dreaded, feared, or felt least qualified to teach, the vast majority would probably reply, “maths.” It’s a sad truth that one of the most fundamentally important skill-based subjects is also often the most feared, least understood, and poorly taught of all school subjects. But… keep reading
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It’s winter and one of my favourite winter desserts is warm apple pie with custard. Most pies are circles and the number pi has a lot to do with circles. We’re going to see exactly how the number pi is related to circles but first I’d like you to do an experiment. keep reading
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What Every Homeschool Parent Should Ask. As homeschooling parents, we pour our hearts into giving our children the best education possible. We carefully choose curriculum, plan lessons, and cheer them on through every “Aha!” moment. But when it comes to maths, it’s easy to wonder: Are we just checking boxes, or are we truly building… keep reading
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Did you know, numbers can do way more than just count? Some numbers even have names and crazy stories to tell! Over the next few months we’ll be meeting some seriously surprising numbers but today we’ll just take a sneak peak at some of them. Which secrets are you itching to unlock? Stick around—these number… keep reading
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If you’re planning on home schooling from the outset, you are probably wondering when ‘formal’ academics should begin. You might have questions like: Skill 1: Counting to Ten The single most important skill for success in maths, is counting. A solid foundation in counting really can make learning maths as easy as 1, 2, 3…… keep reading
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Kids and parents often ask, “Why is this question in here twice?” It happens often in Milestone Maths and it is totally intentional. There are two reasons why I repeat the “same question,” and, no, it has nothing to do with me working too late! Reason 1: Some kids need it that way The first… keep reading
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Whether you’re planning on home educating from the start or just want to set your child on the right path for school, you might be wondering, “What skills do I need to teach/encourage to prepare my child for success in maths?” The core skill required to start the study of maths is the ability to… keep reading
