Summary: If mathematics is the language of science, then fluency should be the goal, which means the traditional "layer cake" approach to 3 years of high school math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) is probably not the best approach. The shapers of Common Core's math standards realized this, and now states that adopt their standards … Continue reading The New Shormann Math vs. Saxon Math and Common Core
Teaching Mathematics
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How to Be a Mature Math Student
At the beginning of W.M. Priestley's book, Calculus: A Liberal Art, is a page titled For Anyone Afraid of Mathematics. Here's the first paragraph: Maturity, it has been said, involves knowing when and how to delay succumbing to an urge, in order by doing so to attain a deeper satisfaction. To be immature is to … Continue reading How to Be a Mature Math Student
It Only Takes an Instant
I never cease to be amazed by the technology of today's digital cameras. By pushing a few buttons, anyone crazy enough to bob around in a 6-8' high shore break can capture some amazing beauty in God's creation! But as the photos above reveal, the beauty only lasts for an instant. It seems impossible that things can … Continue reading It Only Takes an Instant
Using Math to Unlock Mysteries, Reveal God’s Beauty, and Interact With Others
The following is the sixth in a series of posts covering Shormann Mathematics, Algebra 1, the newest product from DIVE Math and Science! Click here to read the complete document that covers Shormann Math core ideas, course description, and Algebra 1 table of contents. Shormann Math teaches students that mathematics is the language of science, and therefore an important tool … Continue reading Using Math to Unlock Mysteries, Reveal God’s Beauty, and Interact With Others
The 10 Major Concepts of Shormann Mathematics
The following is the fifth in a series of posts covering Shormann Mathematics, Algebra 1, the newest product from DIVE Math and Science! Click here to read the complete document that covers Shormann Math core ideas, course description, and Algebra 1 table of contents. After years of teaching mathematics, researching math curricula and math history, and applying mathematics as a scientist … Continue reading The 10 Major Concepts of Shormann Mathematics
Mathematics History Matters
The following is the fourth in a series of posts covering Shormann Mathematics, Algebra 1, the newest product from DIVE Math and Science! Click here to read the complete document that covers Shormann Math core ideas, course description, and Algebra 1 table of contents. History helps connect students to their world and their Creator. Most modern mathematics curricula ignore math history. … Continue reading Mathematics History Matters
Shormann Math Core Ideas: Jesus Christ is the “Common Core.”
The following is the third in a series of posts covering Shormann Mathematics, Algebra 1, the newest product from DIVE Math and Science! Click here to read the complete document that covers Shormann Math core ideas, course description, and Algebra 1 table of contents. Jesus Christ is the “Common Core” of Shormann Math Perhaps you have heard of the United States … Continue reading Shormann Math Core Ideas: Jesus Christ is the “Common Core.”
Should my Child Do Saxon Math 8/7 or Algebra 1/2?
For students ready for pre-algebra, we recommend Saxon Math 8/7 for most of them. 2024 update! We now have a Shormann Prealgebra course that we recommend over either Saxon Math text. It has the same "why" behind prealgebra described below, plus the BEST preparation for Shormann Algebra 1. The Saxon courses are still good courses, … Continue reading Should my Child Do Saxon Math 8/7 or Algebra 1/2?
Shormann Math Core Ideas: Defining Mathematics
The following is the second in a series of posts covering Shormann Mathematics, Algebra 1, the newest product from DIVE Math and Science! Click here to read the complete document that covers Shormann Math core ideas, course description, and Algebra 1 table of contents. Definitions Matter Thinking of mathematics as the “ship” and the definition as the “captain”, a good … Continue reading Shormann Math Core Ideas: Defining Mathematics
Shormann Math, Algebra 1 Overview
The following is an overview of Shormann Mathematics, Algebra 1, the newest product from DIVE Math and Science! Click here to read the complete document that covers Shormann Math core ideas, course description, and Algebra 1 table of contents. A complete math curriculum Unlike our DIVE Math Lectures that teach the content in textbooks authored … Continue reading Shormann Math, Algebra 1 Overview
Studying His Word and His Works 