Category: Homeschooling Maths
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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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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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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
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Writing a maths book is a little like fortune telling. You try to come up with a set of lessons and problems that will fit most situations but it can never be a perfect match for everyone, if indeed anyone. So, how do you approach this? The answer is simple…Read more: Studying Maths Efficiently keep reading