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1. Everyone should have an abacus. If you're wondering WHY we are learning how to use an ancient tool, Watch this video.  I know these kids are all young, but the benefits they talk about apply to everyone.

Beginner Abacus Students: first you need to learn how use it to count.  Watch this video and have your abacus in hand. Come to class knowing how to count on the abacus!


If you're ready to learn to add, you can watch this video, and practice.

2. National Number Knockout is coming to Vanguard. Watch the Rules Here.  This is a fun way to have some friendly competition while learning our math facts like a BOSS!  Watch this example example of how it's played.

3.  Learn something interesting about these people and write it in your vanguard book.  Come prepared to share what you learned.  Just a quick summary will do. They can be found online or in the book Mathematicians are people, too.

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Martin Behaim (1459-1537)

Gerolamo Cardano 1501-1576

John Napier 1550-1617