Math Curious Blog
Discover articles, tutorials, and explorations of mathematical concepts for curious minds.
Symmetry in Nature
Symmetry surrounds us. People, animals, plants, everything on the earth and outside is symmetrical. Symmetry is nature’s artwork that creates harmony and balance. So why not have a symmetry lesson outside, in nature. Spring and fall are the best seasons for this activity. Finding symmetrical objects with students while on …
Rush Race 2
Ages 8 and up Rush Race 2 is a game to practice divisibility, factors, recognizing prime numbers, and square numbers. In this game, the players have to move through the race route using the dice and the cards. Check out Rush Race 1 for younger children to practice addition to …
Rush Race 1
Ages 4 and up This is a simple game to practice addition, and recognizing numbers to 100. All you need is the print-out of the race route, two dice, and position markers. (small objects to mark your place) At your turn: Roll the dice and move according to the roll. …
The Great Escape! Multiplication, division, prime numbers (print, Google slides)
With “The Great Escape” the players can practice multiplication facts, recognizing square numbers, and prime numbers. Four levels available. It is a great way to initiate conversations and explain about square numbers, and prime numbers if the students are not familiar with them already. The game is recommended for ages …
Addition to 10 card game
Mission “Save the Binions”! “Save the Binions” is a card game that you can print for free and play with your young ones. The game helps practice addition to 10 but you can add the extra cards to practice addition to 20. The game is perfect for students ages 4 …
Divisibility Rules – Print and digital Activity cards and worksheets
Divisibility Rules help us figure out if a number is divisible by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 25 and 100. They help us perform a divisibility test easily and quickly. Students usually know the factors of the numbers 1-100 by grade four from practicing the multiplication facts. Divisibility rules …
Prime Factorization
Prime Factorization is the method of finding which set of prime numbers multiply together to make a number. In a previous post, we talked about factorization, which is a method of finding the factors of a number but not necessarily the prime factors. What is different with prime factorization is that we …
Fractions Card Games
We all know that in order to be able to solve equivalent fractions problems students should understand multiplication and division well and know their multiplication and division facts. However, my experience has shown me that children are successful in understanding these concepts when they have a lot of practice with …
How to Foster a Positive Attitude Towards Math at Home
Fostering a positive attitude towards math from a very young age prepares children for success in math. Studies have found that a positive attitude toward math boosts the brain’s memory center and improves math performance. Every child can be successful in math with good teaching, coaching, practice, encouragement, and motivation. …