#55: Finding Beauty and Truth in Math- Is That Actually a Thing?

In this episode of The Feast Life, Julie Ross interviews Heather and Emily from Beauty and Truth Math, a math curriculum designed for Charlotte Mason homeschooling families. They discuss the origins of Beauty and Truth Math, their personal homeschooling journeys, and the unique Charlotte Mason approach to teaching math. They delve into why traditional math teaching methods often fail to foster a love for math, while Beauty and Truth Math emphasizes understanding, conceptual thinking, and the beauty of math as a means to know God and truth. Heather and Emily share how their curriculum allows for flexibility, pacing, and individualized learning, making it accessible and encouraging for parents, regardless of their previous math experience.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Beauty of Math: Beauty and Truth Math aims to help students see math as a reflection of God’s order and truth, moving beyond rote learning to understanding the beauty in patterns and problem-solving.

1. Charlotte Mason’s Math Streams: Their curriculum incorporates "streams" of math subjects, which are introduced gradually and revisited, allowing for deeper conceptual connections across arithmetic, geometry, and algebra.

1. Flexible, Real-Life Application: Lessons are short and varied, allowing students to explore math ideas without pressure to memorize immediately. Parents can pace lessons based on each child’s readiness.

1. Support for Parents: Beauty and Truth Math provides scripted lessons, guides, and encouragement, allowing parents to grow alongside their students, especially those who may have had challenging experiences with math.

1. Math for All Ages and Abilities: The curriculum includes options for struggling students to progress without feeling "behind" by using multiple entry points and providing alternative approaches and reviews.

1. Preparing for Future Success: By aligning with national standards and integrating math into a Charlotte Mason education, students gain a solid math foundation that equips them for higher education and careers, with a heart to serve others through their learning.

The episode provides a refreshing approach for homeschooling families, emphasizing the joy and beauty in learning math within a supportive, flexible framework.

Connect with Beauty and Truth Math:

• Website: www.beautyandtruthmath.com  
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyandtruthmath 

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