If you are a parent looking to bring a little intellectual stimulation to your own life of learning, you should know that this week marks the beginning of a new online math study group. The free study group is an offshoot of the peerless Living Math YahooGroup, and they will be undertaking to work their way through Harold Jacob’s Mathematics: A Human Endeavor. The project is expected to take a year or more, as we parents are pretty busy most days!

Last time I checked, the group was up to 100 participants! Some parents are working through the course in order to kindle (or rekindle) a heightened appreciation for math. Others have anxiety about math, and are hoping that working through the chapters with a supportive and positive group will help them develop competence and confidence. Some are planning to work through the book with their older children, while others are doing it on their own.

The text can be expensive new, but frequently you will find used editions on Amazon or other used booksellers. (Right now, though, many of the inexpensive used books have been snapped up by participants in the group, which has generated much more interest than the organizers originally anticipated!) If you want to participate and don’t have the textbook, try checking with your local library. They often have a copy of the book available, which could hold you until you can locate a copy of your own.

And, of course, don’t forget to check out the fabulous Living Math Yahoo Group and the companion website, www.livingmath.net. These are great resources for ideas on incorporating mathematical learning and thinking into your life in meaningful ways.

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