Hello! I’m Brian Anglin. I’ve wanted to recount a few of the highlights (and low lights) of this crazy adventure we’re all living here on planet Earth. Finally took the time to start writing a bit! I would describe myself as someone that can be extremely motivated if I’m interested in something but can get bored easily. Think of border collie chasing after a frisbee, except it has a few favorite frisbees.
Arithmetic
Play over memorization “fluency” is achieved by playing with numbers, seeing patterns, using what you know to service what you don’t Emphasizes the ability to transform representations fluidly Levels of abstraction pro & cons Going from piles of rocks to Hindu numerical representation on paper introduces more possibility for error but allows for more portability and abstraction. Multiplying 5 x 6 with rocks requires 30 rocks…