Computers, A Modern Trojan Horse
Note: The following article was written in 1999 and is even more relevant today. Educational toys have come a long way since the Tinker Toys of my childhood. There are computers in schools and homes. Computer games for 3-year-olds are available
A MATH PROBLEM
A MATH PROBLEM By Sharon Hillestad I started my career as an educator in 1966 with 22 third graders in a Wisconsin public school. Modern math was a new way to teach math. I just had to
Dear Reluctant Homeschooler
Dear Reluctant Homeschooler, By Sharon Hillestad I was in your situation about 40 years ago when I made a life changing decision that I would educate my own three children. I did full-time homeschool for only six
Bruce Silton, Math Educator
Bruce Silton, Math Educator By Sharon Hillestad Excellent math tutors are rare. It’s my guess that for every 25 reading tutors such as myself, there is one math tutor who knows his subject and doesn’t have to totally
Ethics in Mathematics Education
Ethics in Mathematics Education By Sharon Hillestad Before he was employed by John Saxon to develop a series of elementary math textbooks, Stan Hartzel wrote a white paper titled An Ethical Question in Mathematics Education. He gave
Reading War Meets Math War
Reading War Meets Math War By Sharon Hillestad On September 12, 1986, a friend, Karin Mesa, and I organized an Educational Extravaganza. The event was open to parents and teachers interested in gaining more knowledge about reading
The Story of How a WWII Hero Launched a War on Bad Math Instruction
The Story of How a WWII Hero Launched a War on Bad Math Instruction By Sharon Hillestad John Saxon had been a scientist during the early days of our country’s space program. Upon his retirement in 1970, he
Here Is an Idea That Can Strengthen Your Family
Here Is an Idea That Can Strengthen Your Family Tonight at the the dinner table, read something out loud to your family. Tomorrow night, let another member read something. A news story. An inspirational verse from the Bible