Place value is the foundation of arithmetic. Unfortunately, many children and even some adults find it a difficult concept to understand. In Western Continue Reading
Articles by Dr. Cotter
Addition and Subtraction Facts, by Dr. Joan A. Cotter
Teachers and parents often want their children to know their addition and subtraction facts so well that they can regurgitate them instantly. In an Continue Reading
Words and Mathematics, by Dr. Joan A. Cotter
When it comes to mathematics, words are essential. A mathematician may solve numerous equations, but they need words to explain the process and the Continue Reading
Counting, by Dr. Joan A. Cotter
Most people believe that counting is the foundational skill to understand math. So, beginning at a young age, children are encouraged to memorize a Continue Reading