Just when I think I have most of it figured out, my youngest keeps me learning and growing as I struggle to keep up with him and find ways to enhance his natural learning modes rather than try to force him into mine. Actually, I am rediscovering some of my more natural inclinations in learning as I lose more of what I put on in school to succeed and that is a very nice side benefit for me.
One of my current points of learning is living math. I joined a yahoo group and was rather lost. A good experience since it reminds me what it is like for those new to homeschooling and making their way through a sea of information and ideas. So this morning, someone in the group posted a squidoo lens called Transitioning to Living Math and it was exactly what I needed. So I am sharing it with you. And a few other resources if you have interest and need for something beyond Saxon or Singapore.
[Not singling those texts out particularly, they were chosen for instant recognition and alliteration!]
So what am I doing posting about math on a history blog? Well, living math includes a generous dose of learning about math history through reading living books together. I may be posting more of my journey as we explore those books together.
3 comments:
I'm so glad you found Jimmie's Squidoo lens, Karen. She's one of my favorite lensmasters. Way back when my boys were younger we used some of the same books she recommends. I love that she pointed out that "logical thinking, problem solving, and mathematical reasoning are all parts of math education." That's so very important.
Have fun on your journey!
Thanks, Karen! :-) Glad that my article was helpful. I appreciate your passing on my link. I hope than many will be encouraged by it.
Thanks for stopping by, ladies! Comments always make posts that much more interesting, I think. Now i have to go back and read some more of Jimmie's lenses.
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