Sarah0000 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 But that would appeal to lower elementary ages? Any math topic in the usually 4-6 grade range. I know of: Hands on Equations Critical Thinking Company math puzzles Prime Climb I'm sure I've heard of others but can't remember right now. Any particularly good living book series like the Sir Cumference books? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah0000 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 How is Patty Paper Geometry for your seven year old? Would you recommend it for that age or is it way better for your nine year old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4KookieKids Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 We like Number Devil, Math for Smarty Pants, Patty paper geometry, DragonBox Algebra 12+ and Geometry, Numberphile, and a variety of other things. We don't have curriculum for the following but we also do a lot of number theory, graph theory, and cryptography on the fly (e.g., my ds8 was thinking about triangular numbers recently, and started adding up other sequences, so we quick sketched a proof that the sum of the first n odd numbers is n^2 during dinner, complete with accompanying picture on the fridge white board.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 My girls like Prodigy. And the Beast Academy books on their own are great, even without the practice books. The Dragonbox apps, Slice Fractions app, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I think this workbook is fun myself. https://www.amazon.com/Making-Friends-with-Numbers/dp/091678522X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaleSprouts Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 My 3rd graders love the Murderous Maths book series. I had planned on reading them together but I think they've both read through the series twice now on their own. I still need to read them so I can't comment on quality/content. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 We like Number Devil, Math for Smarty Pants, Patty paper geometry, DragonBox Algebra 12+ and Geometry, Numberphile, and a variety of other things. We don't have curriculum for the following but we also do a lot of number theory, graph theory, and cryptography on the fly (e.g., my ds8 was thinking about triangular numbers recently, and started adding up other sequences, so we quick sketched a proof that the sum of the first n odd numbers is n^2 during dinner, complete with accompanying picture on the fridge white board.) What is numberphile? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) DS liked Jacobs' Mathematics A Human Endeavor. He is reading it like a chapter book, on the last chapter in fact :) Also The cryptoclub, books of Perelman and Theoni Pappas, Mental maths of Arthur Benjamin, Original Area Mazes, Janice VanCleave's Math for every kid, Janice VanCleave's Geometry for every kid, Impossible folding Puzzles, Origami and chess books, art books of optical illusion, etc Edited January 30, 2018 by rushhush08 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4KookieKids Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 What is numberphile? Thanks. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoxcjq-8xIDTYp3uz647V5A Just a youtube channel with short, fun math topics. Probably geared towards older kids, but has been great for my ALs. Some go over their heads without extra explanation from me, and some are not super exciting for them, but most of them are interesting and accessible. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) Murderous maths is a hit. My eldest read them 5 times minimum, and Number Devil, and Math for Smarty pants too :) Edited January 30, 2018 by rushhush08 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Our current lineup of extras includes Murderous Maths, Math for Smarty Pants, I Hate Mathematics, Amazing Math Projects That You Can Build Yourself, Hands On Equations, old Math Kangaroo tests, and Secrets of Mental Math. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Our current lineup of extras includes Murderous Maths, Math for Smarty Pants, I Hate Mathematics, Amazing Math Projects That You Can Build Yourself, Hands On Equations, old Math Kangaroo tests, and Secrets of Mental Math. Jackie, Is Amazing Math Projects That You Can Build Yourself a book? youtube? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoxcjq-8xIDTYp3uz647V5A Just a youtube channel with short, fun math topics. Probably geared towards older kids, but has been great for my ALs. Some go over their heads without extra explanation from me, and some are not super exciting for them, but most of them are interesting and accessible. Thanks. You teach number theory and graph theory from a book? or just from experience? It doesn't have to be open and go for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4KookieKids Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Thanks. You teach number theory and graph theory from a book? or just from experience? It doesn't have to be open and go for me. Mostly from experience. My PhD dealt with an area of math that used a lot of graph theory, combinatorics, and number theory, and I've taught numerous classes in those field at both the undergraduate and graduate level. I like that stuff. :) But I also haven't given my kids a thorough course in it yet, since the eldest is just 8. We just do things on the fly as they come in life or as they come across someone's imagination! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) Jackie, Is Amazing Math Projects That You Can Build Yourself a book? youtube? Thanks. A book: https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Math-Projects-Build-Yourself/dp/193467057X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517424285&sr=8-1. DD loves hands on stuff, and this is currently her favorite math resource on our shelves. Edited January 31, 2018 by Jackie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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