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Mathematician Parent: Marilyn Curtain-Phillips
The fourth in the math and parenting series, Marilyn Curtain-Phillips, author of two books, talks about math and her family.
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Cuisenaire Rod Art Inspires Thought and Decision
How to make Cuisenaire Rod Art a learning experience in both graphing and mathematics – like researchers do!
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[50 Word Friday] A Conversation Between Parents After a Homeschool Convention
50 Word Friday strikes again! In celebration of my first homeschool convention, I’m hoping this conversation is one I’ll be having tonight!
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Long Division with Playing Cards
In response to a parents report, I “invented” a method of long division while driving home.
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What makes grownups learn?
Guest post over at Math For Grown Ups!
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Embracing the Not-Knowing at a Homeschool Convention and in Math
Being in the not-knowing is the best place to be – whether you’re excited about an upcoming homeschool convention or about math!
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Help! I’m Going to the Texas Home School Coalition Conference!
What should I learn? What should I ask? Are you going? Want to meet up? I’M SO EXCITED!
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Perimeter and Area of Mommy’s Necklace
Another Count 10, Read 10 activity! This time an opportunity to talk area and perimeter using your necklace.
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Mathematician Parent: John Golden
Another story of math and parenting. Dr. John Golden, professor and author of Math Hombre, talks about his family’s thoughts and feelings on math.
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Cuisenaire Rods
This is the first in the Cuisenaire Rods series. Video showing how to engage kids in learning coordinate pairs by tapping into their creativity.
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.