Math Education

Basic math skills for early learners!

When Megan Cole steps into Avalon Elementary, she dreams of shaping young minds... but instead finds herself in a classroom where math is a guessing game, fractions are "fancy outfits," and the teacher counts by clapping like a deranged game show host. With children slipping further into confusion and administrators preaching positivity over proficiency, Megan realizes she may be the only one left who remembers what real education looks like. But in a place where chaos reigns and nonsense is policy, reason itself is the endangered species.

Did you know that music is all about math? Every good composer knows their scales, along with the repetition, frequencies, and vibration that go into making harmonies and melodies that are pleasing to hear.

Audiobook learning is perfect for kids who are always on the move. These math sessions can be listened to in bed, in the car, on the couch, or even at the park. With our unique teaching formula, you'll find techniques that benefit all four primary types of learning: visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic.

If your class has 23 or more students, there's more than a 50% chance that two or more students share a birthday. How is this possible? Learn about probability with this simple exercise.

This audiobook introduces counting by fives by counting fingers.

Ready to ace your ParaPro Assessment with confidence? Transform your study time with this comprehensive audiobook designed specifically for aspiring paraprofessionals! Whether you're commuting, exercising, or multitasking, this audio guide makes preparation effortless and stress-free. Our expert-crafted content covers everything you need to succeed:

I remember learning all kinds of tricks when I was young, but not how they worked - possibly because the people who showed them to me didn't know either. Teaching children new skills and tricks certainly stimulates them, but if you go no further you are doing them a disfavour. Inquisitiveness is natural to a child, but it has become an essential weapon in the armoury of an adult. One of the aims of this book is to encourage children to dig deeper every time they learn something new. Number Magic is the second book I have written for my elder granddaughter, a lively 8-year-old who loves ...

At a time when almost a third of US States have restricted or limited the teaching of Black History and African American Studies, this book provides a crucial guide for parents and educators alike. A sustainable curiosity and enthusiasm for lifelong learning can be easily inspired through simple, practical exercises which connect math and science to real-world issues your children confront in their everyday lives. By integrating these lessons with interdisciplinary learning from fictional literature, non-fictional biographies, even movies and games, children are guided toward a deeper ...

Poker math is a vitally important aspect to no-limit hold'em poker, but it's often overlooked or simply not used because many poker players fear it's too difficult to learn. I'm here to tell you it is not. In fact, fundamental poker math is very easy to learn. After listening to this book, you'll have mastered fundamental no-limit hold'em mathematics. You'll have gained a huge skill advantage over your opponents and will be able to effectively use math at the poker table to make profitable moves. Most importantly, you'll become a much better and profitable poker player!

Michael Kavchak enjoyed playing games. One day his father decided to teach him how to play chess. Michael liked the game. They played it every day. It did not take long before Michael started challenging his dad at the chessboard. Michael’s father took him to observe a few scholastic chess tournaments to see if he would be interested in participating. The tournaments were run by the Chess’N Math Association, Canada’s national scholastic chess organization. Eventually, Michael expressed a desire to participate and compete. After competing in a few tournaments Michael demonstrated that ...

Pea pods, cucumbers, and strawberries provide plenty of opportunities for counting in the garden! Follow Dad, Grandma, and other family members as they pick and count.

Hockey statistics come to life. Listeners won't look at math the same way again!

More than just a solution, The One World Schoolhouse serves as a call for free, universal, global education, and an explanation of how Khan's simple yet revolutionary thinking can help achieve this inspiring goal.

Nicole M. Joseph investigates factors that contribute to the glaring underrepresentation of Black female students in mathematics. Joseph's account calls attention to educational structures and practices that contribute to race- and gender-based stratification in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In her assessment of the intersectional difficulties facing this marginalized group, Joseph offers a critical view of the existing mathematics education research, practice, and policies that have neglected Black girls and women; and then provides suggestions for reform.

As teen math prodigy Agnijo Banerjee and his teacher David Darling reveal, complex math surrounds us. If we think long enough about the universe, we're left not with material stuff, but a ghostly and beautiful set of equations. Packed with puzzles and paradoxes, mind-bending concepts, and surprising solutions, Weird Math leads us from a lyrical exploration of mathematics in our universe to profound questions about God, chance, and infinity. A magical introduction to the mysteries of math, it will entrance beginners and seasoned mathematicians alike.

Did you know that the odds of making a hole in one in golf are 1 in 3,000? Or that the chances that Earth will be hit by a large asteroid are 1 in 100,000,000! Strange things happen around us every day. Look inside to find out the odds of these strange events happening to you!

Learn about shapes.

This audiobook introduces counting by fives by counting the number of arms on starfishes.

Piles of tart apples. Cans of delicious soup. Rows of crunchy carrots. The grocery store is full of tasty foods and other items to count. Fun rhyming text will encourage young learners to start counting.