Algebra strikes terror into the hearts of many and it is one of those topics that people often do not learn well. In Understanding Algebra I Terri Husted, a recognized New York math teacher specializing in math anxiety, addresses these issues by presenting algebra clearly and systematically. In her book, as in real life, she […]
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Pi Day—An Opportunity for Praise
God has built many surprises into the universe for us to discover and enjoy. One of them is the number pi which begins with 3.141592… and continues on for at least 13 trillion digits, perhaps forever. What is so special about this number? Simply this: it shows up throughout nature in the most surprising places, […]
MathScore, EduFighter, and our Family
We have used MathScore off and on for years, and now we have also tried out its new game EduFighter. As I wrote in an earlier review, MathScore is a drill program that’s all about math, instead of being mathematical entertainment. Entertainment is fine in its place, but a good, solid math drill program that goes […]
Reading about Math and Science
Years ago we started the practice of reading books about science and math as an ‘official’ part of our homeschool (i.e. something I make sure happens). We read not only our carefully chosen textbooks, but also biographies, picture books, explanations of concepts, and deep discussions. Why? Because, while science and math textbooks are indispensable, especially […]