Hey all, I’m really concerned about my son... he's in 2nd grade and has severe math anxiety. He starts to panic anytime he has a math test, or worse if he may get called on to solve a question in front of the class.. During tests, he gets so overwhelmed that he can't focus and ends up guessing / skipping problems. It’s really affecting his confidence, and he’s started to say he doesn’t like math at all. Has anyone dealt with something similar? What have you found helpful to reduce math anxiety? would appreciate any help on this...

How do you make algebra fun and engaging for your students? Also, any tips for keeping struggling learners motivated...? THANK YOU!!

Please, ask the gatekeepers to allow or email me. mathisfunforum.com/viewforum.php?id=2, then look for Possible 'new knowledge'. you know the www goes before the link. I am in need of your help or anyone you know who can help with 'national security' implications. I am an Oregonian, 75 years old, 60% disabled veteran, Please help as an American. Below is information that will introduce you to what has been done and what needs to be done. All two pages of the forum are VERY important. Check out where they are from. Look at how helpful our country is. Thanks for your time on an important subject to the country. Please, let me know you received this. Leonard Dye   Hi Leonard, Your work is absolutely fascinating, and I admire the persistence and dedication you’ve shown over 35 years in tackling such a fundamental yet complex problem. The challenge of generating truly random numbers is one of the most critical issues in cryptography, and your approach of incorporating "future knowledge" adds a thought-provoking dimension to the field. Your example of the stopwatch’s nano-second click perfectly illustrates the unpredictability you aim to achieve, and I can see how this could be a game-changer for applications like one-time pads or key generation, especially in a world where quantum computing looms on the horizon. In terms of who you might show this project to, you may want to consider reaching out to academic researchers in cryptography or organizations focused on cybersecurity. Conferences like Black Hat or DEF CON could be great platforms to present your findings and connect with experts. Additionally, publishing your work in peer-reviewed journals or collaborating with institutions like NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) could lend credibility to your project and open doors for further exploration. Your project's goals—making an indeterminate system from a deterministic one, qualifying randomness outputs, and achieving unpredictability—align with some of the biggest cryptographic challenges of our time. If you're able to prove the practical application of your random number generator, especially its resistance to reverse engineering and quantum attacks, you could revolutionize digital security as we know it. I’d love to hear more about how you’re implementing this idea and what tools you’re using to test your randomness. Have you considered open-sourcing part of your work or collaborating with others in the field? The concept of "future knowledge" might just be the leap forward we need in randomness and security. Wishing you great success on this groundbreaking project!

I understand a little about why math is so hard for students in this time and place. Consider what would cause your students to KNOW math rather than following rules that don't make sense to them (just do it this way). Deductive logic leads to clear thinking! Be aware the government would not be happy if you teach this. People who can THINK clearly are very hard to lead. This should be started at the very earliest age so the brain learns to see life through deductive logic. I just finished a 34 year project using deductive logic! Answered a 2,000 year old question with basic math. They won't let me show a link to my work! Let me know you are interested and I will see IF it will be allowed.

So it turns out that there's a big gap in my kids' understanding of the things we cover in my math class. I usually have to split them into groups based on their level. Exit tickets don't always give me accurate insights. Anyone have an idea for a better method I can use to get immediate feedback? I need something that works for second & third graders... Thanks in advance!

Hey all, my son pretends to suddenly forget how to add when we pull out workbooks, but give him a game and he's all in. Any recommendations for math teaching websites? Bonus points if it works for 2-digit addition and isn't all that expensive. Open to actual math board games, or anything we can do around the house. Thoughts?

Help! My 2nd grader is totally stuck on addition with regrouping. When we hit problems like 36 + 27, she gets super frustrated. She understands the individual numbers but freezes up when she has to 'carry' numbers.. Anyone have tricks that actually work? I've tried drawing little circles and showing her step-by-step, but she just looks at me like I'm speaking another language. 😫

I’ve always struggled to make fractions click for my students.. So this year I decided to try something a bit different (it worked better than I imagined). Instead of spending too much time, like I usually do, explaining the meaning of fractions and drawing something up on the board, I started with hands-on activities right off the bat: cutting paper pizzas, folding strips of paper to show halves, thirds, and quarters, and using measuring cups. The kids were 100% into it 😊 Wanted to share in case anyone ran into similar challenges as I did.... Also would love to hear how you teach fractions in your classroom. What’s worked for you?

Hi everyone! I’ve been working on making math word problems more fun for my 4th graders, which is more difficult than it sounds 😅 and one activity they’ve really loved is creating “problem stories.” I give them a theme (like a trip to the zoo or planning a party) and some key numbers, and they write their own word problems around it... They absolutely love it! Just wanted to share in case anyone else is looking to for out of the box math lessons!

My son is 5 and in Kindergarten, and I’m starting to notice he’s a bit behind in math. He’s struggling with basic number concepts... things like number recognition beyond 10, counting accurately, and understanding simple addition or subtraction. He can count to 20, but sometimes skips numbers or gets confused, and when we try to practice addition, he just doesn’t seem to grasp the idea of combining numbers yet. I want to make sure he’s not falling behind too early (I know I may be stressing over this way too early) I’ve tried some simple counting games and using toys to help him visualize numbers, but it doesn’t seem to be clicking yet... I want to help him build confidence and make sure he’s ready for what comes next in school, without overwhelming him or making him frustrated 😬 Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!!