DiscoverMeaningful Math033. Using Fingers in Math: An Underestimated Tool
033. Using Fingers in Math: An Underestimated Tool

033. Using Fingers in Math: An Underestimated Tool

Update: 2025-10-27
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Let’s talk about one of the most underestimated math tools out there: your fingers.

In this episode, we’re flipping the script on something that’s often seen as a sign of struggle. We’ll unpack why finger use in math deserves more credit, how it connects to student success, and what it might look like to embrace this tool instead of rushing students past it.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a whole new perspective on the humble hand, and you might just start celebrating finger counting as a badge of math confidence instead of something to hide.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Math Practice 5

✅ "Why Kids Should Use Their Fingers in Math Class"

Perceiving fingers in single-digit arithmetic problems

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033. Using Fingers in Math: An Underestimated Tool

033. Using Fingers in Math: An Underestimated Tool