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MathFour is Back!
For a while, a long while, I let this math blog just sit. I didn’t want to delete it. I spent too much time on it and I knew it was full of great stuff that was still being used. But I wasn’t in love with writing on it. In my lethargy, the hackers and
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Cuisenaire Rods Go Pythagorean!
Cuisenaire Rods can be used for all sorts of things – including teaching some Pythagorean Theorem goodies using right triangles and squares!
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Long Division with Sumology Number Tiles
My invented and fun method of doing, teaching and/or learning long division. I used the Sumology game from Simply Fun, too!
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The Math of Parenting
If you’re a parent, you do math. This guest article by Laura Laing of MathForGrownups.com shows just how math is all over your world!
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Mathematician Parent: David Wees
This week’s math parent has a five year old who knows almost as much math as he does. And more science!
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How to Teach Right Triangles when Crossing the Street
You expose yourself to more risk when you take the fast route between your car and the store. Sometimes the hypotenuse in a right triangle isn’t the best way to go!
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The 1-2-3 Song
So many children’s songs are to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star – now there’s one more – The 1-2-3 Song!
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How to Integrate Math into Geography
It’s a great day to integrate math into everything. Here’s a way to help geography be more fun, and get some cool math in!
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Wordless Wednesday: An Example of Count 10 Read 10
Check out this picture from my family’s Count 10 Read 10 routine.
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Finding Patterns in a Lokta Paper Blank Book
Part of the Count 10 Read 10 series, this activity is good anywhere. Just about anything, from argyle socks to zoot suits can have curious patterns. Here’s one way to play with them.
About MathFour.com
I’m Bon Crowder and the photos above are both of me – in 1989 and today. I’m a Generation X mom of Generation Z kids. I began peer tutoring in high school in 1984.
MathFour.com is the “today” version of me helping peers be comfortable in math. If you’re a Gen-X parent, you’re in the right place!
Wanna connect? Give me a call at 713-557-8048.