This is a guest article given to me by Dale R. Reed a few years ago. After reading it again, I thought it was worth sharing with you. I hope the information and insights he shares will help you help your children enjoy math and be better thinkers. Now, let's hear from Dale:
This is a collection of math suggestions from homeschoolers. Few of the "I"s and "me"s in this document are me (Dale). The document is growing as a result of my posting it to various discussion lists requesting people to reply with what they do about math in their families. There are also some (remember I have not checked out all these suggestions so buyer beware) ideas from the SeattleTimes/Real_Life/Parenting column. Please treat this document as a menu to choose from in your attempts to cause your children to enjoy using mathematics.
The purpose of these suggestions is to help your children develop their mathematical skills and gain an appreciation for the fact that the world around us can be better understood and enjoyed with mathematical analysis. Mathematics is a universal language that different generations and cultures can use to communicate with each other.
It is my opinion that what separates us from animals and robots is the creative use of our brains. I think that we must consciously develop our ability to think new thoughts by exercising our brains in our work and play. I think that one way of developing strong flexible brains is by thinking exercises.
So let's get to work. (A new section will be added each week.)
- Daily Math Exercises
- Important Math Skills - Hands-on Math
- Playing Math Games
- Spreading Math Enthusiasm
- Computer Programming
- Preparing for Testing
- Mathematical Brain Teasers
- Miscellaneous Math References
Courtesy of Dale R. Reed
