Proportional reasoning is an incredibly valuable math concept that is one of the four pillars of mathematics. It requires students to grasp relative size and ratio and proportional relationships between sets of numbers or objects. It also enables children to understand and make proportional judgments in various situations, which are integral to success in mathematics. ... Continue reading
As a parent, you might wonder what mathematical concepts your child is learning in school and how they will be used in everyday life. Today, we’re going to take a look at proportional reasoning and how it’s used daily. Proportional reasoning is the ability to understand that two quantities are in proportion if they change... Continue reading
When it comes to the left-brain vs. right-brain myth, there’s a lot of confusion out there. People seem to think that the left side of their brain is responsible for all logic and reasoning, while the right side is in charge of creativity and emotions. But this isn’t actually true! In reality, both sides of... Continue reading
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
