Learn how Charlotte Mason taught math from beginning numbers through algebra and geometry. A ground-breaking handbook that reveals what every parent-teacher wants to know about Charlotte’s life-related approach to mathematics. See full description
Mathematics: An Instrument for Living Teaching explains step by step how Charlotte Mason taught math in a practical and life-related way from first grade through twelfth, from beginning numbers through algebra and geometry.
In this ground-breaking handbook, Richele Baburina reveals what every parent-teacher wants to know about Charlotte’s approach to teaching math. The detailed explanations are based on extensive research—information gathered from several sources that were used by Charlotte’s teachers and parents, then meticulously compared and compiled with Charlotte’s own words.
Using Charlotte Mason’s methods outlined in this book you will be able to
Teach math concepts in a hands-on, life-related way that assures understanding.
Encourage daily mental effort from your students with oral work.
Cultivate and reinforce good habits in your math lessons—habits like attention, accuracy, clear thinking, and neatness.
Awaken a sense of awe in God’s fixed laws of the universe.
Evaluate and supplement your chosen arithmetic curriculum or design your own.
It’s time to make math an instrument for living teaching in your home school!
6 reviews for Mathematics: An Instrument for Living Teaching
Naomi –
How do implement this w 4 children? Naomi
Sonya Shafer –
Depending on their ages, Naomi, you could do the beginning Numbers activities all together. But be prepared to watch each child’s progress and try to enable each to go at his pace as he comprehends the concepts. Since lessons should be short (15-20 minutes), it should not take too long to work with each child separately as desired——maybe an hour or an hour and a half per day total for all four.
Karen –
I have just received my copy, so I haven’t had time to read it thoroughly enough to comment on it. I would like to compliment the shipping department, though. Although I ordered it a week and a half before Christmas and chose standard shipping, I had the book in less than a week. I think the total turnaround time was four days.
Rated 5 out of 5
Bj –
I have 2 school aged children. One 6 who I am pretty sure I can figure out how to implement this with since she isn’t that far into math anyway. But I also have a 4th grader. How do you jump in like that?
I have the video as well and I am really enjoying watching it.
Sonya Shafer –
It seems like the first consideration would be to determine whether your 4th grader has a real understanding of math or is just running through the processes as memorized. You might try some mental math at that level and see what kind of understanding surfaces. You could even invite your 4th grader to create some mental math scenarios and see where that student is comfortable thinking mathematically.
I am wondering if this would be a good fit with Ray’s Arithmetic? I feel I need a little hand holding on how to deliver the lessons..Thanks..
Sonya Shafer –
Absolutely, Tammy. In fact, on the DVD set Richele talks about how she uses Ray’s with this method.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jenny B. –
I have 4 children. 3 are school age, 4th grade, 2nd grade, and Pre-K (special needs). This book and DVD set is WONDERFUL! I am always hesitant to buy anything, but this is well worth it! It has helped me understand the CM method for math implementation tremendously. My 4th grader actually said math was FUN today! That has never come out of his mouth before. 🙂 Additionally, Sonya and Richele are a delight to watch in the video (which is also a great help!). THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Rated 5 out of 5
Michele –
Mine is so well loved and Worn. Hoping you will republish in the hardcover like book 1!
Naomi –
How do implement this w 4 children? Naomi
Sonya Shafer –
Depending on their ages, Naomi, you could do the beginning Numbers activities all together. But be prepared to watch each child’s progress and try to enable each to go at his pace as he comprehends the concepts. Since lessons should be short (15-20 minutes), it should not take too long to work with each child separately as desired——maybe an hour or an hour and a half per day total for all four.
Karen –
I have just received my copy, so I haven’t had time to read it thoroughly enough to comment on it. I would like to compliment the shipping department, though. Although I ordered it a week and a half before Christmas and chose standard shipping, I had the book in less than a week. I think the total turnaround time was four days.
Bj –
I have 2 school aged children. One 6 who I am pretty sure I can figure out how to implement this with since she isn’t that far into math anyway. But I also have a 4th grader. How do you jump in like that?
I have the video as well and I am really enjoying watching it.
Sonya Shafer –
It seems like the first consideration would be to determine whether your 4th grader has a real understanding of math or is just running through the processes as memorized. You might try some mental math at that level and see what kind of understanding surfaces. You could even invite your 4th grader to create some mental math scenarios and see where that student is comfortable thinking mathematically.
Once you find out where that student is, you can pick up at those math concepts using the CM methods outlined in the book and DVD. You might find these discussions on our forum helpful also. Richele, the author, answered some questions about older students there. Feel free, too, to post your own question on the forum; Richele is a regular reader and participant there.
https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/new-math-dvd-extended-questions/
https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/scm-living-math/
https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/question-for-richelle-about-living-math/
https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/mathmatics-living-teaching-dvd-q/
Tammy –
I am wondering if this would be a good fit with Ray’s Arithmetic? I feel I need a little hand holding on how to deliver the lessons..Thanks..
Sonya Shafer –
Absolutely, Tammy. In fact, on the DVD set Richele talks about how she uses Ray’s with this method.
Jenny B. –
I have 4 children. 3 are school age, 4th grade, 2nd grade, and Pre-K (special needs). This book and DVD set is WONDERFUL! I am always hesitant to buy anything, but this is well worth it! It has helped me understand the CM method for math implementation tremendously. My 4th grader actually said math was FUN today! That has never come out of his mouth before. 🙂 Additionally, Sonya and Richele are a delight to watch in the video (which is also a great help!). THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Michele –
Mine is so well loved and Worn. Hoping you will republish in the hardcover like book 1!