The Art of Mathematics
The Art of Mathematics
Carol Jacoby
Math for Kids: It's not a Spectator Sport
21 minutes Posted Jun 26, 2024 at 8:59 pm.
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Dave Cole, the author of the Math Kids series of books, talks about introducing kids to math as a fun challenge and puzzle beyond the rote memorization they've come to expect. Kids who like to read are enticed by puzzles and mysteries. Möbius strips, Pascal's triangle, and other concepts that are new to them, make them marvel, "Is this math?" They see patterns and learn to make and even prove conjectures.