Math Is Everywhere!
From research it is clear that children are more likely to be successful learners of any subject when parents are actively involved and support their learning. Today, helping children to make the effort to learn, appreciate, and master mathematics, it is more important than ever before.
To ensure that our children are ready for high school and on track for success in college and the workforce, parents must become involved early—and stay involved over the school years. Parents must help children of all ages to see that math is everywhere!
Check back on this page each week, to find valuable resources, ideas and leanrexcercises for you and your child, provided by Eastern Michigan University and WWJ Newsradio 950.
The Math Curse Read the book "The Math Curse" Jon Scieszka to learn more about how math is part of daily life.
The Math Curse (cont.) In Jon Scieszka’s book, "The Math Curse," the author follows a child through the day by noting all the mathematics he or she encounters. Have students create a timeline of their morning routine in 5-minute intervals.
Ratios and Lemonade Summer is a great time for lemonade as well as for reviewing math concepts. An easy way to do both is to help your child think about ratios at the same time you are making lemonade.
Mental Math Mental math is so important! It gives us the ability to reason with numbers and to get estimates when we do not have pencil or paper or when we do not need an exact answer. Try this activity out.
Who's Your Tiger? Baseball season is here and the Tiger bats are in full swing! Whether you know it or not Comerica Park is full of mathematics.
Early Childhood Education - Math The early childhood years, the time from birth through age eight, provide an opportunity for parents to help children develop skills they will use for learning throughout their lives.
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WWJ's Pat Vitale has education tips. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
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WWJ's Pat Vitale has education tips on Technology- A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
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