Math Class and The Importance of Numbers

Do you hate math class? Do you loathe numbers, fractions, division and multiplication, and/or the elusive “imaginary” number? I’d like to suggest that you learn to love them, or at least get along. One of the most useful skills to have, even in day to day situations, is the ability to think in and utilize numbers to your advantage. If the constant progression of humanity has left us anything at all (and it has) math is one of the most valuable of those skills. You see, numbers are important. I’ve recently been teaching my son to count (kind of) and … Continue reading

Math and Gospel Study

It has been years since I have taken a math class. My last year of math I could handle very complex equations. I had formulas memorized, and I knew just what to do in order to solve the problems. Since I haven’t actively used math in the years since I have forgotten large amounts of knowledge. I can do basic story problems and other math that everyone encounters on a daily basis, but put me in another advance math class and I would freeze. I might pick up the information more quickly than before, but it would take time and … Continue reading

LDS Week in Review June 9th-14th

With the approach of summer, life sure gets busier every day. If you weren’t able to read all the blogs in LDS this week, here’s your chance to get caught up. We started the week with “The Great Pajama Adventure,” a look at the lighter side of mothering as Tristi recounts sewing her toddler into his pajamas so he’ll keep them on. We then learned what happens “When Scouts Choose Not to Come,” and talk about times when a boy might not want to participate in the Scouting program. “Encouraging the Reluctant Scout” lists ways we can make Scouting a … Continue reading