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The Math Learning Center Blog

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Human intelligence and computer intelligence are quite different. It is, however, common to think of a computer as a “brain” and to compare its intelligence-like capabilities to that of humans. In the computer field, the term singularity is used in talking about the (potential, future) time when computers become more intelligent than humans. Recently I’ve written about mini-singularities—the...
David Moursund
I appreciate the wonderful introduction in the previous MLC Blog entry. This is my first of a series of occasional blog posts, and I look forward to writing more. More than 8,000 people have downloaded Using Math Games and Word Problems to Increase the Math Maturity of K-8 Students , a free book from Information Age Education (IAE). The book emphasizes using simple, inexpensive games and math...
We’d like to welcome Dr. David Moursund as a regular blog contributor for the Math Learning Center. Dave has been actively engaged in teaching teachers since 1965. He is one of the founders of MLC and has served on our Board of Directors since its beginning in 1976. He is now a retired faculty member from the University of Oregon, where he taught for about 40 years in the Mathematics and Computer...
Jami Smith
Bridges students learn more than one way to solve multi-digit multiplication expressions. This enables them to select the strategy that is most efficient for any given problem. In addition to the standard algorithm that many of us were taught, fifth graders also investigate: Area model & four partial products Doubling & halving Ratio table Using quarters Over strategy While my students use the new...
It's always OK to respectfully disagree. From Skyview Elementary in Weld County, CO. Jami Smith is a media specialist for MLC.
Jami Smith
This week marks the millionth download for our collection of free math apps! To celebrate, we’re sharing your stories and experiences via social media. The response has been very exciting! Almost every day we see new photos of elementary-age students using our apps to explain their thoughts about math. Thank you for downloading our free math apps and sharing them with the special students in your...
Jami Smith
Following publication of the first round of curriculum reviews from EdReports, many educators wrote to ask us why Bridges was not included. We welcome an evaluation for Common Core alignment and high quality from this independent organization, and had asked for a review. EdReports, however, chose to limit their initial reports to those programs with 10% market share or approval of two states...
Rick Ludeman, Chief Executive Officer
Listen to educators long enough, and chances are you’ll hear them talk about teaching kids to work and live in the real world: “It’s important for students to know how to multiply fractions, so they can use it in real world applications.” Several years ago, Dr. Eugene Maier wrote a lively article about the “real world” that stuck with me. Among his many good points, Dr. Maier says: “I suggest we...
Dan Raguse, Past MLC Executive Director
MLC will attend the annual AMTE conference in Orlando this year. Stop by our table or join us for a presentation to learn more about the Bridges University program. Presentation: Using Bridges in Mathematics K–5 in Math Methods Courses Pam Harris, University of Texas Thursday, February 12, 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm in Salon 6 Click the map below to view university instructors currently using Bridges in...
Rick Ludeman, Chief Executive Officer
Several years ago MLC collaborated with the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) to establish a scholarship fund for elementary math specialists. Congratulations to this year's winners: Tiffany Dennison, from Lincoln, Vermont Kimberly Hayden, from Manassas, Virginia Helen Spruill, from Brooklyn, New York Find out more about the Elementary Math Specialist Scholarship. Jami Smith is a...
Jami Smith