Easy Math Skills
I have spoken in great detail about the benefits of math(s) gamification for children, but they are not the only people to gain from creative play, adults can too! How? As a parent/guardian you are contributing to your child’s math(s) attainment levels, ability, and fluency. The 4-Week Deep Play Value Math(s) Method doesn’t need […]
As I said in my last blog, problems can only be solved when we really understand the problem. Let’s look at these from your point of view as a parent. Do you have any of these problems? Too many parents: Are afraid of math(s) themselves, and don’t know how to help their children. Are worried […]
I always say ‘a problem is half-solved when we understand the problem.’ When math(s) is involved, a real problem that shows up for many children is the mindset. The problem with the mindset is discussed more extensively later on in this book. For now, I would attempt to discuss in greater detail how the problems […]
IT IS REALLY UNFORTUNATE that math(s) has somehow achieved for itself a boring, awful, and tedious poor image in the eyes of both children and adults. It is such a shame that so many children suffer from math(s) anxiety unnecessarily, some of which are as young as five and six years old! A recent national survey […]
There is no quick fix to the practical changes that we need, they will not happen overnight. It’s the same principle as everything in life, time and patience are needed to see the rewards. For example; when my children are not sure how to tackle a large challenge, it is overwhelming and they are not […]
“Number rules the universe.” ~ Pythagoras Did you ever stop and wonder why words can express only so much? Numbers and their mathematical relationships are wonderful ways in which we understand where we live better and how we do things. In the world we live in so many aspects of our daily lives are quantifiable, one […]
I do sincerely hope that once your child (and maybe even you, as an adult) starts believing more in the importance of math(s) fundamental skills, you will also come to share my appreciation for the many ways in which math(s) is truly beautiful. Fundamental, basic math(s) is one of very few subjects that is exact. […]
I promised to send you the list of best-paying jobs in my last post. In Spring 2014, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) analyzed an annual list obtained from CareerCast.com of the worst- and best-paid jobs over a certain period. The report stresses the power and importance of numeracy skills in today’s job market. Both groups of careers led […]
Math(s) can prepare kids for anything they want to do or become. It’s time to inspire, raise, and develop a generation that can fully harness the awesome benefits and versatility of math(s), for tackling global problems requiring analytical thinking, creative thinking, resilience, grit, and critical thinking. In a report published by the Wall Street Journal, […]
We are very excited to share that our Founder, Grace Olugbodi has been asked to be a guest on BBC’s Business Live Inside Track on Wednesday 10th July at approximately 8.45am. The Channel is BBC News on Sky (Channel 503) and you can also watch live on BBC iPlayer. We do hope that you will […]
