How to Create Math Experts with Pattern Blocks: Constant Thrill from Success

Children are born with a natural love of learning – the roots for success. How to Create Math Experts with Pattern Blocks is designed to assist adults as they simultaneously maintain children’s natural love of learning and accelerate their knowledge. The desire for increased knowledge must never wither away!

When students have completed the thought-provoking assignments in the Math Expert series of books, they will have more knowledge of mathematics than the vast majority of elementary age students. In fact, they will have some knowledge that even mathematics teachers were not taught.

“Since they had no roots, they withered away.” Matthew 13:6

Peggy McLean is a Math Specialist for elementary age students. She has traveled across the U.S. training teachers with the use of manipulative materials to build understanding of mathematical concepts. She knows that teachers must first experience the joy of learning and discovering themselves so that they can share this enthusiasm with children. She says, "Teaching is posing problems more than telling students how to do it."
 
Lyle Lee Jenkins is an author, speaker and recognized authority in improving educational outcomes. He believes that implementing a growth mindset and celebrating both individual and collective progress are the keys to helping students learn more and retain their kindergarten level of enthusiasm for school. Lyle Lee's speaking career has taken him throughout the U.S. and onto Latin America, Europe and Asia. He has reached thousands of students and teachers with his innovative approach to education.