Math is often taught as random facts, speed drills, and memorization.

This way of teaching doesn’t work for girls, who want to understand what math means and how to use it in real life.

When they’re taught in a context of patterns, meaning, and connection, girls shine in math!

Artful Math uses pictures, patterns, and play to make math make sense. Real-world explorations invite girls to notice and wonder--and come away with a deeper, more joyful understanding of math.

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Kelli.

For years math made me feel stupid and ashamed.

I really tried. I thought if I worked harder, or studied longer, I would finally get it...but numbers were slippery. They just wouldn’t stick in my brain.

Then I started worrying about being bad at math, and it got even worse. I’d get so stressed on tests that I’d freeze up and forget even the things I did know.

Then one day, I picked up a library book about math in nature. I was astounded to find that a sunflower, snail shell, and a seahorse’s tail were all connected by mathematical patterns.

It was the first time I’d ever thought about math in pictures. It felt like trying a different key in a door I’d never been able to open. I couldn’t believe how easy it was--and how fun!

So yeah, I’m a little bit obsessed with helping girls fall in love with math. I never get tired of that moment when their eyes light up, and things click into place for the very first time.