Number Sense Blog

Q: Why are dentists such good problem solvers?A: They’re experienced at getting to the root of a problem.You know who else is experienced at...

Money, making purchases, and ensuring you get correct change is one of the most common ways we use math on a daily basis. Nobody wants to be left...

Have you ever seen a white alligator? No, not the ghost of an alligator, an actual white alligator! We aren’t telling you a tall-tale, white...

Where in the world would you like to travel, and how might you use your math education to plan your travels? If you visit nearby locations you...

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” -Henry Adams

Teachers are the unsung heroes of our society. After...

Q: What’s bigger than you but doesn’t weigh anything?A: Your shadow!We don’t mean to be shady, but lean in and listen up, because we have a...

While summer is the time for fun in the sun, it’s also when your child’s math knowledge is in danger of slipping away. On average, students lose...

Get ready, because this week’s word problem challenge is sweet! If your tutor for math brings up cookies as part of your math help you know the...

Before we can help our children overcome math anxiety, we must first address any negative feelings that we, as parents, have on the subject. If...

First A, then B, then C. It’s so comforting when events follow a logical progression, and this logic is a wonderfully mathematical concept. Any...