“I advise my students to listen carefully the moment they decide to take no more mathematics courses. They might be able to hear the sound of closing doors.” ~James Caballero

The idea is simple. In the same way you give a child piano lessons for enrichment give the child math enrichment. You don't expect every child to become concert pianists for the philharmonic, nor every child to become a mathematician or rocket scientist; however, if the child wants to be an engineer they can become an engineer, and if they want to be an artist or journalist they can do that, because they want to not because they can't do the math.

People that tell me they can't do math are trying to convince me (and themselves) that they can't count, because all math is, is counting...they often do a very good job of fooling themselves into thinking it's hard. They may even think they have bad "math genes..." Well, here at my house of math we are going to explode those myths answer a lot of questions and make math so easy it's child's play. Right down to the algebra. You'll SEE.

It is paradoxical that many educators and parents still differentiate between a time for learning and a time for play without seeing the vital connection between them. -Leo Buscaglia, author (1924-1998)

Welcome to Crewton Ramone's House of Math!

That's me, sort of, Crewton Ramone. As you can see the pic needs work...

Please note that this site will always be under construction. Right now what you see is nuts and bolts...bells and whistles will be added later...also right now the "cool" parts have barely been added...cool as in using algebra to teach 5 year olds how to count...they factor trinomials as an added bonus.

Notice I don't even have tabs for fractions or percents or even division built yet...really after a year I'm just getting started.

So when you return, remember to hit refresh or reload on your browser to get the latest page. Some people have told me that they have come here because I told them to check out the work I've done and they see the same thing...hit refresh or reload and suddenly the page is the latest version. I have 47 pages so far; errors are being fixed and stuff added on a sporadic at best basis.

This site uses base ten blocks to teach math, so if you have a set it should help you use them more effectively. If you need a set eventually I will have them here at the best prices possible...

This method says if you can count to nine, identify a rectangle, and tell if two items are same or different, I can teach you math. Period. Counting through calculus...okay you'll need zero and one for calculus; but don't get the idea this site is going to be just for little kids. Most of my students are in high school and college. Click on the "concepts" tab for more.

It has become clear that if the student's grades improve in math they tend to improve in all areas of academics. The reverse is also true. I can't count the number of people who have told me after seminars or during tutoring sessions that they can point to the time when their trouble in school started. They know all too well that it was when they got their first "F" or "D" in Math. Usually it was in algebra; then all the grades went "south". This site is all about avoiding the problem in the first place (with conceptual understanding) and fixing the problem if this is where you or some one you love finds themselves now.

There is a tremendous amount of mathematics to cover, some might say an infinite amount of math...

This site will start at the beginning, that is math for young children and simple counting (i.e. preschool math), and then head off in varied directions as we go along. Because the methodology I will rely on most doesn't exactly fit into the pre-school math, 1st grade math, 2nd grade math etc format most are used to, you may need to explore this site a little to find what you are looking for, since you will see I use algebra and factoring expressions to teach basic math right along side counting, addition and multiplication.

You will actually SEE why factoring trinomials and factoring polynomials as well as completing the square can be used to teach counting, addition, multiplication and more. You will see how we use fractions to cross teach multiplication as opposed to many methods that say they should have their multiplication facts finished first before they learn basic operations with fractions. "Place value" will be made EASY and visually obvious as will "combining like terms" in algebra.. Sooner than later there will be MORE videos...

If you are a parent looking for math help for your preschool, grade school or high school math student or better yet some one looking for math enrichment for your child or even yourself check back often and refresh pages often (hit re-load). Pages are being built and re-built, software is being built, videos are being made, pdf's created and music is being recorded constantly for this site. I also troll the web for info (so you don't have to), regarding math education, news, products for learning math and teaching math and so on. Over the last 18 years or so I've come across a lot of good things and not so good stuff and other pricey stuff that just plain sucks. (BTW “Math Doesn't suck”.) I'm constantly on the internet looking for the best stuff to bring back here and share with you.

If you are a math homeschooler looking for lessons or help with home school math there will be plenty of help here, math games, math lessons, how to teach math and why to teach math, what math to emphasize and more.

If you are a teacher of the mathematics, first off hats off to you, you most likely have more formal math education than I ever will, and I think you may find some great math resources here too. Check out the minute math lessons using base ten blocks on my BLOG...

The FACE BOOK FAN PAGE has a good mix of fun math stuff, all my Math Videos in one place plus pics of actual students and sessions...

Please come with a “beginner attitude.” If your cup is already full and I try to pour some knowledge in, all we will do is make a mess. I'm sure there are some things you can use here and some things you may chose to disregard, but don't toss the baby out with the bath water, I have a long history of taking kids from “F” to “A” who were failing to understand teachers who had more degrees than I'll ever have.

Of course if you are a student who is having a hard time with math or one of those weirdos like me who enjoys math and wants to get ahead this site will also contain just what you are looking for...eventually.

If you are math phobic or a "math phobiac" have no math fear Crewton Ramone is here. I have watched more than one math phobiac go from fear to math tutor in short order. Once you discover how fun and easy math is you will naturally want to help others. The worse it was for you I find the stronger this inclination is. Sounds unbelievable now but as you explore my house of math you'll find it's true, it's true, it's oh so true.

I know I can teach you math for one simple reason. YOU SPEAK ENGLISH. And you are reading this in a language I would argue is FAR more complex than most of the mathematics and certainly the mathematics taught from 1st grade and 2nd grade on up to 9th grade in most schools in the USA. The Mathematics is a simple, beautiful language and one which I will attempt to demystify if you will be so kind as to allow me to do so. In fact I postulate that The Mathematics has been made complex and hard on purpose by some who would rather you didn't learn math. More on that elsewhere.

I also will spend time on math tutoring: How to start your own business teaching math using specific tools, particularly manipulatives, that will make you a stellar teacher of math concepts. I will show you step by step how I did it, and if I can do it so can you. Again I've seen people who never in a million years thought they would teach math at any level in any way, shape or form become good at it and supplement their income at the same time. In order to teach it you obviously have to "know" it (or you should, I had a teacher or two that DIDN'T) and to "know" it you have to learn it and in many cases UN-learn it...so pretty much no matter where you are or what your level of experience there should be some math here for you.

Donations are certainly welcome! Just a measly buck if you got something worthwhile out of this site. No, really: just a buck will do. If you want a response via snail mail include a SASE. If you use Paypal donate $1.33 due to fees...still cheaper and easier than a stamp and envelope. Of late people seem to be clamoring for more pages...or want me to finish and add more...

If you find typos or other errata please cut and paste the paragraph and the page link. I find them everyday...but new ones seem to appear just as fast as I fix them.

BE sure to visit my blog: http://crewtonramoneshouseofmath.blogspot.com/" With the caveat that if you don't already know a bit about this system and using base ten manipulatives it may not make much sense at first because it's new and strange to you...so you may want to dig around this site first. Be assured: kids love learning this way universally. 100% Success speaks for itself. Teachers will enjoy the blog for the short minute lessons it details. Note: because so few people visit the blog compared to this website AND because nobody donates anything there (or here) the blog has pretty much gone Moribund. Doing the math: it wasn't worth the time, BUT there is still a ton of content there that you may find interesting.