Author Archives: Mary Curry

Get Off Those Fingers and Toes!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Mary Curry

From a very young age students are taught to add by using their fingers to count.  This can be a very difficult habit to break and can be an impediment to developing good number sense later on. Even when I … Continue reading →

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Be A Positive Math Role Model

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Mary Curry

Math needs a makeover along the lines of what Reading is Fundamental has done for literacy.  On those rare occasions when you hear “I love math!”, it’s often traced to the positive influence of a single person – maybe a … Continue reading →

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MANGO Math Curriculum Guide

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Mary Curry

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MANGO Math Instructional Guide

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Mary Curry

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Summer Math Clubs in Snohomish

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Mary Curry

We are now enrolling students for our summer math enrichment programs at our Snohomish, Washington learning center.  Contact us for more information or to enroll today! Contact us for more information or to enroll today!

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Math Programs Can Help Prevent Summer Learning Loss

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Mary Curry

Math enrichment and other learning programs can have a significant positive impact in reducing learning loss during the summer months. The National Summer Learning Organization, interviewed Duke University Professor Harris Cooper about his seminal research regarding summer learning loss, which … Continue reading →

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Case Study: Math Enrichment Programs

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Mary Curry

THE MANGO MATH K-5 CURRICULUM is an integral part of the Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound’s daily after school math program. The Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound oversees nine Boys & Girls Clubs in … Continue reading →

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Hands-on vs. Web-Based Math Education

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Mary Curry

Increasingly, school districts are using on-line tools to supplement their math curriculum. In our experience, however, there are some definite advantages and disadvantages to web-based math resources. Being able to locate a textbook on-line so a forgotten book isn’t an … Continue reading →

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MANGO Math and the Common Core State Standards Initiative

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Mary Curry

MANGO Math’s manipulative-based learning approach conveys core math concepts through the use of hands-on materials in interactive situations that helps build comprehension and communication about mathematics, a key component of the Common Core State Standards Initiative. The mission of the … Continue reading →

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Elementary Algebra lesson on Interest

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Mary Curry

I have been working today on a lesson that deals with interest earned and the formula of I = prt.  I had thought of the idea of having different banks that provided different interest rates and different time constraints.  From … Continue reading →

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