Mathematics: An Instrument for Living Teaching

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  • September 20, 2012 at 11:21 pm
    Polly
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    I am excited to see this procuct.  Can you tell us more about it?  Sneak peek?

    September 21, 2012 at 12:41 pm
    Sonya Shafer
    Moderator

    Oh, I learned so much while editing and proofreading Richele’s work! Even when she was in the researching stage, we would rejoice together over a rare paper she had finally managed to locate. And she would send me photos from her phone when she was in the special collections section of the university library with an antique book propped up before her on foam cushions. It has truly been a labor of love!

    The book will be set up similar to Laying Down the Rails, with step-by-step summary instructions followed by the original wording. She has compiled some very helpful charts that give what math Charlotte taught in each grade and even the scope and sequences for arithmetic, geometry, and algebra. There’s information on how much time Charlotte spent on math during her daily schedule, including what she did during that time slot. And there is an article on living math books and on choosing a homeschool math curriculum or textbook. All of that are the extras that are tucked in around the main chapters.

    You’ll see all this in the next few days when the sample becomes available, but for a sneak peak, here are the chapters too:

    1. Importance and Educative Value of Mathematics

    2. Arithmetic

    3. Manipulatives

    4. Mental Arithmetic and Oral Work

    5. Geography

    6. Geometry

    7. Algebra

    September 21, 2012 at 6:59 pm
    Claire
    Participant

    I can’t wait for this book!  When will it be available for sale?  On here or another site?

    September 21, 2012 at 7:51 pm
    Sonya Shafer
    Moderator

    It will be available on our site next week, Lord willing. It’s at the printer right now.

    September 27, 2012 at 2:29 am
    Polly
    Participant

    This sounds very exciting!  Thank you for all your hard work.

    September 27, 2012 at 2:33 am
    Sonya Shafer
    Moderator

    Ooo! You’re on top of this, pollysoup! Yes, everybody, Mathematics: An Instrument for Living Teaching is back from the printer and now available. Go download the sample and take a look.

    September 27, 2012 at 11:32 am
    TailorMade
    Participant

    Please share the link to Richelle’s blog.

    I’m ordering right away! For years I’ve wanted to learn more on this very subject. Thank you so much!

    Blessings,

    Becca<><

    September 27, 2012 at 12:46 pm
    Sonya Shafer
    Moderator

    Richele blogs at Barefoot Voyage.

    September 27, 2012 at 1:37 pm
    TailorMade
    Participant

    Thank you!

    September 27, 2012 at 2:36 pm
    Richele Baburina
    Participant

    Sonya really has a way of coaxing the best out of a person and I’m so thankful the SCM had the willingness to take me and the project on. The sleuthing/Sherlock Holmes part was exciting. During the time of the writing our family packed up and sold our house, moved cross-country (our twelve chickens included), restored a building and started a new business so the blog is looking a bit sparse. I hope to post some of the fun things — like the pictures I sent Sonya — soon. Your words are encouraging and I hope you find it as exciting as I do/did.

    September 27, 2012 at 3:16 pm
    delaney
    Participant

    I love the idea of a CM approach to math but fear the dreaded year end exams. I am using Oak Meadow which is gentle and very CM…..but I supplement on math because of the testing dilemma. Anyone else have those fears??

    September 27, 2012 at 3:29 pm
    sheraz
    Participant

    Richele, I wondered if you had written it. =)  It looks lovely and I am excited to order it and start getting myself better prepared in my understanding and application of this subject.  Thanks for your hard work!

    September 27, 2012 at 3:57 pm
    Richele Baburina
    Participant

    Delaney, are you talking about standardized tests required in your state? Just like the “Tortoise and the Hare,” slow and steady wins the race with CM’s approach to math. Rather than passing tests, your child will gain a strong foundation and be able to think mathematically.

    Have you heard Sonya’s “Looking Past the Fear” audio? In it, Sonya presents God’s response to five major home school fears – I find myself needing the reminder at least once a year so keep it on my iPod.

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