#creative math learning

[presswoodterryryan]

🎉 Alice's Guide to Conquering Multi-Step Word Problems! 🎉

By Alice Hey everyone! It’s me, Alice, your favorite snack expert, treasure hunter, and sometimes math student. Today, I have big news: Big Sister Ariel has written a mind-blowingly smart paper about multi-step word problems! 😲 Now, when I first heard “multi-step word problems,” I thought, “Ugh. That sounds like too many steps. Why can’t math just take one step?” But Ariel said multi-step word…

[theimaginationstationpodcast]

The Number Knights: A Math Adventure for Kids! 🦁🐰🦓🐒 | Fun Learning Story for Ages 4-8

Join Leo the Lion, Luna the Rabbit, Zara the Zebra, and Monty the Monkey—the brave Number Knights—on an epic quest to save their magical kingdom, Calculasia! When the evil Lord Oblivion steals the Golden Equation, the source of all math magic, the friends must solve puzzles, crack codes, and use their math skills to restore balance. From counting rivers to shape-swamp rescues, this adventure is…

[tj-crochets]

So you know how sometimes you do something as a kid or a teenager and you think it's totally normal and then the memory pops into your head as an adult and it suddenly recontextualizes the whole thing? Anyway shout out to my super nice high school math teacher, who also had the misfortune of being A. the first teacher to give me a syllabus that (crucially) included point totals and how grades were calculated B. scored tests as like 75% of the grade and C. allowed us to take tests as a group All those factors combined into two incidents that, in retrospect, he was in no way expecting to deal with but teenage me thought were totally normal (behind a read more because it got long)

The first was when I stopped doing math homework not long into the school year and he stopped me after class to (very kindly, very gently) ask me if I was okay and if everything was okay at home, because I'd stopped doing my homework but he knew I knew the material. I said "I stopped doing the homework because I crossed the threshold on the point totals on the rubric where I no longer need to turn in any homework to get an A." He paused, kinda blinked at me, and said "That only works if you get 100% on every test" I kind of stared back at him in blank incomprehension, and was like "Yes????" "What happens if you don't get 100% on a test?" "Well. I do get 100% on every test, but if I ever miss a question, you offer extra credit questions on every test" He didn't know what to say to that lol The other time was when he announced future tests would be allowed to be worked on in groups of three or four, and I walked up to him after class and said "Any group I am in will be getting 100% on the tests. That is unfair to the other groups, and unfair to the people in my group, who will not get a chance to test their skills because I am not risking my grade on their math abilities. Can I take the tests solo?" Again, teenage me thought this was a perfectly normal, logical thing to do, but looking back as an adult like oh my gosh there is no way my poor math teacher was expecting to have to deal with that. He did let me take math tests solo I tried the "calculate points then stop doing the homework" thing in my English class the next year and it did not work because that teacher had an "extra credit doesn't count if you haven't done all your assignments" policy :(

[ancha-aus]

RealAgeAU drabble - Math Class

What is this? Two Drabbles a day?! more and less likely than you think!!

We are back with the baby <3 Baby Nightmare my beloved <3 @spotaus ready friend!

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No edits/betas! We going :D timewise we are in early summer <3

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Nightmare stares down at his little noteblock. He glances back at the little basket and takes careful notes. Six eggs. One bottle of milk. a bag of wheat.

Nightmare turns back to the scale and weighs the wheat. He pulls over the price list and makes careful notes.

Horror sits next to him and watches him note things down "Do you need help?"

Nightmare shakes his skull as he slowly calulates what each thing costs and adds them together like Dust explained to him. start with the single numbers and add those. Note down the extra ten and add those together.

Ngihtmare nods and looks at Crop "It should be 24 gold!" and he waits.

Crop nods "sounds about right." he grins at the customer who had been waiting with a gentle smile "That will be 24 gold then."

the person nods and counts out the money which is given over. They wave goodbye and walk down the market.

Nightmare looks back at his calculations. What if he got it wrong? No one even checked it and-

Horror rubs his skull "No worry."

Nightmare frowns as he shoots them both a look "What if i got it wrong?"

Crop shrugs "If you were very far off they would have said something. The price sounded about the same as what i ask for stuff simular to that. I am sure it is fine."

Nightmare frowns as he looks down. He looks at his dad and gives him the little noteblock. Horror leans closer to Nightmare as he looks over the calculations. He doubl checks a few nad nods "Seems good so far."

Nightmare frowns at the numbers. It is a bit easier to do the math like this. Instead of only numbers or drawings. Actually seeing the items and prices help a bit. Nightmare can't explain why it does but it just does.

It is late morning now and there have been quite a few people buying stuff. Nightmare isn't always fast enough to keep up with the amount of people but Crop got that handled. Whenever someone else comes to buy something while Nightmare is still calculating Crop steps in and helps the person quickly.

Does make Nightmare feel bad about making the people who he is calculating for wait so long. As he is so slow. But Horror reassures him that the people waiting don't mind.

Nightmare doubts it but he won't argue. He looks back at the noteblock and makes little swirling motions with his pen. Tiny patterns on the side of the paper. It is nice. Drawing is actually kinda fun and Nightmare is happy that he tried it. a swirl here, a circle there.

Someone walks up to the stall and Nightmare sits up straight. New customer!

They shoot Nightmare a look before showing the two dozen of eggs and the wheat they picked out.

Nightmare nods and quickly grabs his noteblock to start working on the price. He weights the wheat and notes it down. Oh the same weight off the wheat! that is easy! So that is 13 again. And two dozen eggs is 24 eggs... one for each egg. which means...

Nightmare looks up and looks at crop "37." he nods. feeling very sure about it.

Crop nods and grins at the customer "37 gold it is."

The customer huffs "That can't be right. That is much to expensive!"

Nightmare frowns and looks down. He mutters the numbers to himself softly. the weight times the price is the same as last time. he calculates it again and comes down to 13 again. 24 eggs which are all 1 gold a piece. 13 and 24 added together. first the 3 and 4 which is 7. No extra tens. so just 1 and 2 which is 3 tens. so 37.

Nightmare looks at Crop starting to feel anxious "I still get 37..."

Crop nods and grins at the customer "37 gold please."

the customer huffs "I just told you that is much to expensive!"

Crop nods "then you will just have to put some back."

The customer huffs but Horror leans closer and over Nightmare. The customer gasps and backs up a bit. Horror glares the other down "You heard tiny boss. 37 gold."

the customer grumbles but lays down the gold before huffing and storming off.

Nightmare hugs the noteblock close.

Horror gently bonks their skulls together "You okay little bean?"

Nightmare shrugs and mutters "I really thought it was right..."

Crop grins "and it was right." he sighs as he leans on his fist "You just have those type of people and customers. those who are rude and try to get a discount."

Nightmare nods as he keeps holding the noteblock close. Feeling a bit reassured he did alright after all.

Nightmare pulls the block away from himself and taps it with his pen "don't wanne mess up like... selling stuff.."

Crop chuckles and shrugs "ah it is fine. Everyone knows what everything's price is. or about at least. If you were actually wrong people would be a lot more gentle in their correction and be understanding." Crop grins "Everyone messes up their prices sometimes. Hell I know that Straw and I used to mix up the price for the wheat and the milk a lot when we first started."

That also helps a lot and Nightmare relaxes more "Really?"

Crop nods "of course. everyone messes up sometimes. It is normal and part of doing stuff. No one is always perfect." he shakes his skull "anyone who tells you you have to be perfect all the time is an idiot. No one is always perfect. That doesn't exist."

Nightmare doubts that. Dream is always perfect after all. That was the main difference between him and his twin. Or at least to everyone else. Nightmare however knew Dream also made mistakes...

Someone else walks up to the stand and she coos "Well who is your new employee Crop?"

Crop grins "This is Nightmare. The boss for the day."

The lady giggles "Well then! I wish to buy two dozen eggs if i could."

Nightmare nods and checks his notes quickly before giving the price.

The woman smiles and nods "Thank you so much!" she takes out the needed gold and hands it over to Crop. Crop puts it away. the lady smiles and thanks him once more before leaving the stall.

Nightmare blinks down and shoots Horror a look. Horror grins "see? Generally? People are very nice."

Crop laughs and nods "Unless they are rude or had a very bad day. But normally? people being mean or rude to you? Not your fault. just them going through soemthing."

Nightmare nods and relaxes a bit.

Then the rush happens and Horror actually takes him away from the counter and Nightmare gets to see Crop and Straw work like a well oiled machine to serve all the customers.

It is almost shocking how quickly they work through the stuff they have for sale and when the rush ends most things are gone.

horror puts him back on the counter as Straw stays with them as well. Crop and him talk about how Straw's shopping went and Straw mentions he had no issues.

Nightmare looks at the few things left in stock before looking at the brothers "Is it always that fast?"

Straw grins "Yes! the rush is always a lot which is why i try to get our shopping done early!"

Crop nods as well "Each day has a different rush. weekens are normally early in the morning while the weekdays are like today around lunch time. Seeing as then people get breaks to actually visit the farmers market."

Ngihtamre nods and tilts his skull "Are you guys here daily or not?"

Crop laughs and shakes his skull "We sadly don't produce enough to sell daily. we just go weekly and do eveyrthing in one go. It depends on when it works with the farm which day we go." he grins "Why do you wonder?"

Nightmare shrugs as he mutters "Grapes are starting to grow and we will have to sell those too... was wondering what was normal...."

Crop blinks but Straw laughs "Good thinking! It is always smart to think ahead!" Straw looks thoughtful "I think for you guys it will be a bit different. there will be a time where the grapes will all be fully grown and where the plant keeps producing some for a little while. I think you all will have to be very active witht he harvesting and selling around that time!"

horror nods "We wanted to save some of it. try and make some stuff. but mostly get a feeling for selling and seeing what people agree with price wise."

Crop grins "Like jams? jams are so good and not sold by many. If you don't want to do the rushed selling each day. you can always end up deciding to safe all the grapes for yourself to process into jams. Though you will have to get a large cooling chamber to make sure they don't go bad." Crop leans on his fist "Though i doubt that would be a problem for you guys with how Dust can repair and make about anything as long as he has the parts."

Horror nods and has a loving smile on his face "He is a true engineer..."

Which is when an elder couple walks over and asks if they still have some stock. Nightmare watches as Crop takes the innitiative on this one and helps the elder two. Straw offers to help them carry it back but the couple says they will be fine.

Nightmare watches them go and shoots crop a look. Crop sighs and shrugs "some older folks. have been down on their luck health wise and are still recovering. we all try to make things a bit easier with some cheaper prices for them."

Ngihtmare nods. that explains why the prices didn't make sense.

then his stomach grumbles and he feels embarrased.

Horror chuckles and picks him up from his sitting spot "It is time i get some food for us both." he looks at Crop and Straw "You two okay?"

Crop rolls his eyes and waves him off "We have been doing this for a while. you two take your time to get something to eat."

Straw jumps up "oh! the fishing farm had a special offer! Aparently their farm did very well this spring. They always sell amazing stuff."

horror nods "we will check them. Thank you." Nightmare waves as he leaves his math work on the counter as his dad carries him away to get a lunch snack.

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Nightmare has to learn his classes somehow :D And dust has figured out that a more practical and real version works better to help Nightmare visualise the things he is thought.

So. Live classes at the market! :D

Crop and Straw both were more than happy to help! The other people in town find it cute to see the babybones calculate what the price is. Nightmare doens't notice it but he sticks his tongue out slightly in concentration as he swings his legs. It is an adorable sight and so they don't mind waiting extra time for the price.

And Nightmare is pretty okay with his calculations! he is rarely wrong and if he is wrong Horror is there to help Nightmare see where he went wrong while Crop corrects the amount the customer needs to pay! <3

[altarfates]

i have my last two assessments for the semester due in the next week please hold my hand and pray for me.

[napoleontheintrovertedcat]

So, my math(s) class has this tradition that "anda" the panda announces the first person to do the the homework could anyone please make a presentation / animation of anda giving a blank picture a medal or anything please, please send anything to oskar3217@headstartphuket.com also, here are pictures of anda you don't need to use the pictures so you can draw anda if you want:

[jefkphotography]

A photo of two ruleres and a triangle protractor on a math notebook. Geometry.

Black and white photography.

[heartspin2023]

"They have too much ambition too much . . .too much industry over their own beings! We never-"

" Ah! Never. Is a very. Strong. Word. We CAN. We Will. And we are, already. "

"What?!? Already own the people? Absurd! They would revolt and overthrow us if even a hint of the thought got out."

"How strong that.. . ."

" what? The people growing a revolution?"

"No. Thought."

". . . .I. . . I don't quite understand what you mean. . . "

" I mean.

To think is to have a strength right there, no?

For instance. . . A dog. A whelp may bite back, but with training most dogs eventually will return the ball no matter how many times you throw it. . .will even become excited for the collar and leash you harness it with if only to glimpse the fallacy of its believed freedoms.

In that way. Thought is a powerful thing.

And already. Already we harness it do we not?

Put the people against themselves, ensure everyone is a potential victim and enemy- not only to their neighbors but even to their own family if their thoughts do not align with their own. . . .make them perceive their freedoms are stretched when tearing down their own communities and each other for a sense of righteous justice.

Meanwhile.

We continue to lower their education in schools. Even now! Why it is becoming far more rare that a child can read, much less do a cash transaction properly!

And to work?

Well.

It is not just for grow,not just to succeed to hope to dream- no it's just for money!

And speaking about money!

If we ensure the people are desperate enough for it they won't have much time to question much. Won't have much time to think.

No no no !

They will be far too busy trying to live- and forget about helping their communities , their- their libraries and homeless shelters and food shelters and hospitals and all those blasted things! Not to mention their own families!

No.

They will be self engrossed to their own expenses and own struggles and own needs that they won't see any of that crumbling all around them.

And you and I.

We will have the leash.

And the collar.

And we can brandish it how we wish. Make them happy for that temporary freedom.

Even only if it's for their last walk.

So see. Thought. Thought has power."

". . . . I suppose. . . I see what you mean. Even in a. .warped example of such a thing. . . .but. . . How does this even have anything to do with the money-"

" it has everything to do with money! We shall ensure that is the only thing the people think about!!

And meanwhile we will ensure the green becomes digital- only digital- and every last digit, down to the LAST decimal, will be taxed.

Will be ours.

And will be controlled. . . .

All the while ensuring them it's for their own good! And we will give them some treats at the end of their walk and they will be oh so happy before going back to their kennels. "

". . .do you really think it so simple?"

"Why yes!

Look how swiftly the movement to rid of their physicial books and music and movies has been. How art less and less is a physically held thing! Why not within the next decade, the money too? Imagine the power over that! Tax the money that already had been taxed in someone's paycheck when they tip their waiter and tax it again when it goes to be borrowed by the waiters brother in a rough patch and tax it again on the rent it goes to pay! Tax it on flowers on medical bills on every little lemon stand on the corner every child's car wash!

We are empowered.

Because we can sway thought.

All we have to do. Is keep their eyes to their phones. To what we have written in the news. In books. In music. On their Netflix. In their video games.

Because soon. It will be under complete control.

Now.

Are you going to argue this anymore and say we could never do these things? Or are you going to THINK and have some power?!?"

-Heartspin 💚

[presswoodterryryan]

🚪 Secret Doors and Hidden Worlds: The Math of Mazes and Portals 💻🌟🐰

By Alice Have you ever found a secret door in your house? I just did! And guess what? It was locked with math! It all started when Mr. Fluffernutter’s fluffy ears twitched. “Alice,” he whispered, “I think your room is hiding a secret!” I gasped. “A secret? What kind of secret?” Fluffernutter pointed his paw at the corner of my bookshelf, where a tiny sliver of golden light peeked through. My…

[creative-robot]

OoooOoOooo I’m such a guy who loves codes, I live for ciphers and codes and secret languages, I love when people make their own or you find codes in the back of books to decipher yourself, BIG fan of puzzles and patterns

[themontessoriacademyofarlington]

Upper Elementary - Multi-Digit Division

Stories about foot, decurion, and centurion soldiers help to bring the “why” of multi-digit division to life for our math learners and capitalizes on the Elementary child’s powerful imagination. This student is using the Stamp Game material for his multi-digit division work which provides a hands-on, visual approach to understanding complex mathematical concepts. By using colored tiles to represent units, tens, hundreds, and thousands, students can physically manipulate and see the process of division unfold. This method helps to solidify their understanding of place value and the mechanics of division, making abstract concepts more concrete. 

[e-bookemporium]

amazing flash cards for your kids E-Book

Unlock a world of learning and fun with "Amazing Flash Cards for Your Kids E-Book." This comprehensive guide is designed to help parents and educators create engaging and effective flash cards that will captivate young minds and make learning an enjoyable experience. Covering a wide range of subjects from alphabets and numbers to colors, shapes, and even basic math, this e-book provides step-by-step instructions and creative ideas to enhance your child's educational journey.

[somethingnubian]

Breaking the Mold: Embracing the Freedom to Homeschool Beyond the System

Homeschooling can feel overwhelming, especially when your child seems to fall behind, lack motivation, or doesn’t meet traditional grade expectations. You’re not alone! I, too, have faced the fears of not doing enough and wondered if I was somehow failing my child. But here’s the truth: homeschooling is not about copying the school system. It’s about creating a nurturing, flexible environment…

[jefkphotography]

A geometry photo. Two ruleres and a triangle protractor on a math notebook. Black and white photography.

[danielleurbansblog]

Review: MoneyWise Mabel's Bursting Bank

Synopsis: What should Mabel do now that her piggybank is full to the brim? Buy lots of candy? Spend it all on that toy she’s been eyeing? Finally get that unicorn sprinkler that sprays water from its horn? When Mabel pulls her piggy bank out from under the bed, it’s stuffed. She can’t fit one more coin inside–Piggy is bursting! What should Mabel do with all that money? Buy candy? Toys? Games!?…

[theadaptableeducator]

Former des esprits: Les avantages éducatifs de la réintroduction de la menuiserie dans les programmes scolaires

Réintroduire la menuiserie dans le programme scolaire peut offrir de nombreux avantages éducatifs et développementaux pour les étudiants. Voici plusieurs raisons pour lesquelles l’incorporation de la menuiserie est avantageuse : Apprentissage holistique: La menuiserie engage les étudiants dans un apprentissage pratique et expérientiel adapté à différents styles d’apprentissage. Elle favorise le…