Bridges Blog

The Math Learning Center is pleased to announce the release of the Number Rack App available at no charge from the iApps Store in iTunes and as a free Web application. The rows of moveable, colored beads encourage learners to think in groups of fives and tens, helping them to explore and discover a variety of addition and subtraction strategies.

March 7 is World Maths Day. On the site, students play "at home and at school against other students around the world in live games of mental arithmetic. Each game lasts for 60 seconds and students can play up to 100 games, earning points for their personal tally.

Alexa Eurich and her K-1 students at Aurora School in California generously share this video jewel that offers a peek into their classroom. In an interview Alexa elaborates on her experience with Bridges:

Question: What do you value most about Bridges?

Ever wonder what students do with all of the mathematical strategies they learn? How the work with models carries through to higher mathematics? Pam Harris, an MLC consultant and friend, has written a book, Building Powerful Numeracy for Middle & High School Students that outlines the major numeracy strategies and how they impact higher mathematics.

Sir Cumference and the Viking's Map, the seventh book in the series by Cindy Neuschwander, will intrigue adventurers in grades 3-5.

Have a few transitional minutes? Enjoy this clock song and activity link with your kids. Thank you to Misti Simmons, a K-1 teacher from Casper, Wyoming.

Hip Hop Around the Clock  (song)

Telling Time Games (activity)

With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, don't forget to consider valentine math! Here are some fun ideas:

Valentine's Day at Mathwire

Valentine's Day Math & Science Freebies from Sub Hub