tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303307482158922565.post8392930590695218204..comments2024-03-22T13:39:55.941-07:00Comments on Math Mama Writes...: Math Salons and Base EightSue VanHattumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237941346154683902noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303307482158922565.post-63170068648469806162010-02-14T21:06:09.387-08:002010-02-14T21:06:09.387-08:00Well, I meant for it all to be in base eight, sinc...Well, I meant for it all to be in base eight, since they have eight fingers, but it isn't very clear in the text...Sue VanHattumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10237941346154683902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303307482158922565.post-87712995314728559892010-02-14T20:05:29.158-08:002010-02-14T20:05:29.158-08:00I like your story problem, but I'm a little co...I like your story problem, but I'm a little confused. It's all in base 2 right? Why is eight represented by 10, then? Shouldn't it be 1000?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11565202513702593255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303307482158922565.post-33572380743758314092009-03-28T15:30:00.000-07:002009-03-28T15:30:00.000-07:00Thanks, Kate! Another friend asked permission to u...Thanks, Kate! Another friend asked permission to use it. Anyone who wants to is welcome to use it, and I'd love to know what kids think of it.Sue VanHattumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10237941346154683902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303307482158922565.post-50735811156886573542009-03-28T10:31:00.000-07:002009-03-28T10:31:00.000-07:00I love this story! Alternate base math is a great...I love this story! Alternate base math is a great topic for a math circle. I like that you start by having them illustrate. Very non-threatening.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14229054922453438248noreply@blogger.com