Mathematics is often a daunting subject, especially when you’re tackling it from the unique vantage of a homeschooling environment. Parents who take on the brave mantle of guiding their children through the numerically intricate path of math education can face numerous challenges, but also hold the reins to steering a child’s understanding beyond rote learning... Continue reading
Category: Number Sense
Why Number Sense Is Important For Math Mastery
April 7, 2023 by The Dropkick Math Team
Mathematics is an essential part of our lives, and it plays a crucial role in almost everything we do, from calculating the number of calories in our meals to managing complex financial transactions. It has proven to be an essential skill in the workforce, with many jobs requiring a solid foundation in mathematics. Thus, the... Continue reading
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3 Strategies For Teaching Number Sense To Children
March 3, 2023 by The Dropkick Math Team
Teaching young children number sense is essential when it comes to helping them develop a strong foundation in math. As an adult, you might take for granted the years of practice and repetition that enabled your current mastery of numbers – but for kids just starting out on their journey towards math literacy, a solid... Continue reading
How To Know If Your Child Has Number Sense
January 20, 2023 by The Dropkick Math Team
Knowing if your child has number sense is something every parent/guardian should be concerned about. In this blog post, we will discuss the signs that indicate good number sense. We will also look at how math tutoring can help those with a gap in learning. A Daunting Concept We all want our children to grow... Continue reading
Number Sense The Deep Understanding of HOW Numbers Work
January 16, 2023 by The Dropkick Math Team
If you’ve ever wanted to take an in-depth dive into understanding numbers, then learning about “number sense” is the perfect way to do it. With a focus on developing your own understanding of how numbers work and relate to each other, number sense is not just a key math concept that helps improve mathematical proficiency—it... Continue reading
How Learning Fractions Can Show A Strong Understanding Of Number Sense
November 8, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
We all know that fractions are a big part of mathematics, but how many of us really understand why? In this blog post, we’ll explore what fractions represent and how mastering them can show a strong understanding of number sense. We’ll also take a look at our programs for helping kids learn fractions in a... Continue reading
Why Is Number Sense Important In Early Childhood Education
October 3, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
The construct of number sense refers to a child’s fluidity and flexibility with numbers. It helps children understand what numbers mean, improves their mental mathematics performance, and gives them the tools to look at math in the outside world and make comparisons. In short, number sense is essential for developing a foundation in mathematics that... Continue reading
What Is Number Sense? A Guide For Parents
March 1, 2022 by The Dropkick Math Team
Plain and simple, number sense is a person’s ability to understand, relate, and connect numbers. It is the sense of what numbers mean. What value does a number represent? Which number is bigger or smaller? Children with the ability to answer these questions have a firm grasp on number sense. They can perform mental mathematics... Continue reading
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