What Fluency Is and Why It Matters Whether it was doing times tables worksheets, practicing flashcards, or playing computer games to practice math facts, we all have memories of working on fluency in school. But in an age of calculators,…
This week I visited a Title I elementary school in the Southwest where STEAM Lab teacher Ms. Bell invited me to work with her 4th- and 5th-grade classes and walk her through our new Tile Farm Academy dashboard. I do…
The most transformative science and math learning often happens outside of school.
When we think of math’s greatest powers, one stands out: its ability to help us build. From baking cookies to painting a mural to designing a rocket ship, math allows us to take what we’ve learned and apply it creatively…
So many things we love—cooking, architecture, music, film, science, and technology—are deeply rooted at the intersection of art and math. These fields require a blend of deep thinking and boundless creativity. Yet too often in school, math and art are…
For generations, the tradition of bedtime stories has been a cherished ritual in families all around the world. These stories do more than just entertain; they ignite imagination, develop literacy skills, and strengthen the bonds between children and their families. What…
I was fortunate to grow up with a family that loved math. Math was much more than something I did at school. Math was fulfilling in many walks of life and deepened my connection with my family. Whether experimenting with…
Math As A Family Bonding Experience While we often think of math as a subject confined to schools, the power of math extends far beyond the walls of the classroom. In everything we love from games to food to travel…
Geometric patterns have been a part of diverse human cultures for millennia. These patterns serve as a visual representation of a culture’s beliefs, values, and stories, and are regularly integrated into everything from art to architecture. Teaching students about these…