Growing up Autumn, Growing up with Eureka

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Growing up with Eureka is my daughter Autumn’s journey in learning mathematics while I was writing the Eureka Math Curriculum. See how she reacts to my mathematics questions (mistakes and all) in her very special video blog.

Recent Posts:

Autumn is back to celebrate Pi day! (3/14/2021) - In this video, Autumn and I talk about the number Pi, what it means and some of the history behind it. Autumn, for Pi day (3/14), recites the first 40 digits of Pi from memory! Continue reading →

You can use pictures to explain column addition! (3/1/2017) - In this video, Autumn shows how to add two large numbers using column addition (The Addition Algorithm). In the process, she explains how column addition works using pictures. Continue reading →

Learning Division Facts: Numbers that are Products of Two 1-digit Numbers (6/27/2016) - In this video, 7-year old Autumn and I show an activity that helps students learn the division facts if they already know the multiplication facts. Continue reading →

But Honey, You do know the Multiplication Table! (5/13/2016) - In this video, 7-year-old Autumn proves to herself that she knows the entire multiplication table. Along the way, she summarizes lots of great strategies for learning the facts. Continue reading →

Fraction Multiplication via Skip Counting! (4/11/2016) - In this video, 7-year-old Autumn shows how to use skip counting to do fraction multiplication and division. Watch as she calculates 7 x 2/3 as well as 4 4/5 ÷ 2/5 in her head! Continue reading →

Can an atom have two nuclei? An inquisitive child wants to know! (3/21/2016) - My 7-year-old daughter, Autumn, recently asked, "Can an atom have two cores (two nuclei)?" Wait, everyone knows that an atom can have only one nucleus. What a silly question. Or is it? Continue reading →

Growing up with Eureka Live: Mathematical reasons for introducing a different solution method (12/29/2015) - In this video, 7 year old Autumn answers math questions in front of a live audience! Watch her win everyone's heart. Continue reading →

Holiday Math Special: In the 12 Days of Christmas song, which of the presents do you get the most? (12/26/2015) - In this holiday math special video, Autumn asks the question, "In the 12 days of Christmas, which of the presents do you get the most?" Enjoy the singing! Continue reading →

Multiplying by 25 (12/22/2015) - In this video, 7-year-old(!) Autumn shows how easy it is to multiply a number by 25. The accompanying article explains why teaching this method is important for preparing children for Algebra. Continue reading →

Woman Superhero T-Shirt Challenge (11/25/2015) - Autumn asked, "Why don't you wear a girl superhero T-shirt for our videos, dad?" And I said, "Why not? Absolutely!" But we need your help... Continue reading →

Variables made easy (10/16/2015) - In this video, 6-year-old Autumn explains that a variable in an expression can be thought of as a "slot" that a number can be inserted into. Watch her do arithmetic with "slots" (i.e., variables)! Continue reading →

Powers of 2 (8/17/2015) - In this video, 6-year-old Autumn explains the meaning of "2 to the power of 4." Continue reading →

Something fun: Have you ever used a ruler to measure a Snafoose? (7/21/2015) - Have you ever tried to measure a Snafoose while riding a goose? Continue reading →

What is the sum 1+2+3+4+…+24+25? (7/8/2015) - In this video, 6-year-old Autumn shows how she found the sum 1+2+3+4+....+24+25. Continue reading →

Skip Counting with Fractions (5/25/2015) - In this "Growing up with Eureka" video, 6-year-old Autumn shows how to skip count by fractions 1/2, 1/3, and 1/5. Continue reading →

Subtraction Problems with Kittens (4/29/2015) - Watch 6 year-old Autumn use Eureka Math methods to subtract two numbers, including 1017-999 in her head. Continue reading →

Pleasurable Adding (4/1/2015) - Can you add as fast as a 6 year-old? See how Autumn uses techniques from Eureka Math to add two numbers, including 999+64. Continue reading →

The Mardi Gras Problem (3/1/2015) - At a recent family-friendly Mardi Gras parade, Autumn and I wondered: How many beads does a float rider need to buy for a Mardi Gras parade? Continue reading →

Multiplying by 9 (2/16/2015) - In this video, 6-year-old Autumn shows how easy it is to multiply by 9. Watch her multiply 18x9 in her head and explain how she did it! Continue reading →

Learning to Multiply, Part III (2/13/2015) - In the grand finale and Part III of a three part series, we put the two skills learned in Part I and Part II together to show an easy way to start to learn the basics of multiplying. Continue reading →

Learning to Multiply, Part II (2/11/2015) - In this video on learning to multiply, Autumn shows how skip count by 10s, 3s, 5s, and 4s. In the grand finale, Part III, we put the skills learned from Part I and Part II together! Continue reading →

Learning to Multiply, Part I (2/9/2015) - Intended Audience: Teachers and parents of K-5 students This Growing Up With Eureka video is Part I of a three part series on how to start the process of learning to multiply with your child/students. By “start the process” I mean we … Continue reading →

100th Day of School (2/2/2015) - On the 100th day of first grade, Autumn asked me if we could do a Growing Up With Eureka based upon the day. Well, yes, of course! Continue reading →

Autumn Multiplying 6×7, 7×7, 8×7, etc. (1/26/2015) - Autumn and I explore multiplying 6×7, 7×7, 8×7, etc. using unit math. Continue reading →

Alice 3 Demonstration (1/26/2015) - This demonstration is by my (then) 5-year-old daughter Autumn. The software program, Alice, is a great way to help students learn the basics of programming games. Continue reading →

Walking up the stairs little girl (1/26/2015) - Autumn's "famous" for being the little girl in the following video used in the Eureka Math/EngageNY Curriculum: Continue reading →

Teaching my 3-year-old to read. (5/29/2012) - See Autumn learning to read at 3 1/2 years old! (She is now an avid reader at 6.) Continue reading →