From site: Welcome to the world of Aunty Math! Periodically, Aunt Mathilda Mathews or "Aunty Math" (also known as Angela Giglio Andrews) will present a new math challenge to the internet audience via the DuPage Children's Museum site on the World Wide Web. Each challenge is presented in the form of a story taken from the life of Aunty Math, her two nephews Barney and Danny, and her niece Gina. Aunty Math challenges present an opportunity for students in grades K-5 to use their math and thinking skills to solve various problems. These challenges can be found on the Challenge of the Week page.
There are many different methods for solving Aunty Math's challenges. Some solution methods, or strategies, recommended for use by primary students are identified below:
- drawing a picture
- using manipulatives (using objects such as buttons, beans, etc.)
- searching for a pattern
- acting it out
- guessing and checking ("trial and error")
- making a list, chart or graph
- visualizing in the mind
