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Student worksheets in the early grades, meant to build both math skills and the ability to communicate mathematically, often lead to a specific misconception. Here is an example: 3 + 5 = ___ This type of question accurately shows that we are looking for the sum of 3 and 5. The misconception that develops, however, is about this symbol: =.

Depending on where you went to school, you may have memorized one of several acronyms for the order of operations. In the United States it is usually PEMDAS ("Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally"). In much of the UK and Canada, it is BIDMAS or BEDMAS. Some classrooms use GEMA. At an international school like ours, our students arrive having learned several of these, which reveals something important: the mnemonic is not the math.

I have no recollection of learning my numbers or how to count. Nor do I remember ever not knowing. To me, numbers, their meanings, and how they work in a base-10 system have always just been there. I’m guessing the same is probably true for a lot of you. This is why we occasionally need a reminder of the sheer enormity of what goes into learning numbers. Many children arrive in our early years program already able to rote count—“one, two, three, four, five…”—sometimes to impressively high numbers.

We've reached the end of our final Problem of the Month for the year! Our May puzzle, First Rate, explored the mathematics of rates — comparing two brothers racing up a staircase, two runners covering different distances, two people picking up trash together, and even the shifting distance between a quarterback and receiver on the football field. I love these problems because they offer an entry point for our youngest mathematicians while still challenging our most experienced ones.

As this school year comes to a close, the PTO would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible parent volunteers who generously dedicated their time, energy, and talents to our Language Conversation Classes in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Created and coordinated by the PTO, this initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening inclusion, communication, and community engagement at EAB.

This year, EAB's Festa Junina brought together students, families, faculty, and staff for an afternoon of celebration, connection, and cultural discovery. One of Brazil's most beloved traditions, Festa Junina combines music, food, games, dance, and community.

The EAB eSports program is entering a new phase. Under the guidance of club advisor Mr. Rodrigo Teixeira, our eSports club is officially competing in a challenging online international tournament, called Liga das Américas, where many other international schools from Latin America are participating. This competition features two major titles: Minecraft for Education and Rocket League.

A Joyful Celebration of Story, Community, and Responsibility This vibrant, high-energy production brings the beloved world of Dr. Seuss™ to life through music, dance, and storytelling. Seussical™ the Musical weaves together some of Dr. Seuss’s™ most iconic characters — including Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and the citizens of Whoville — in a story that celebrates imagination, empathy, and the power of standing up for others.

10:08 AM March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day, a global awareness date officially recognized by the United Nations. The date (3/21) represents the triplication of the 21st chromosome — the genetic difference known as Down syndrome. This is a day to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome, but also a day to reflect. Understanding the history of how people with Down syndrome have been treated helps us recognize why inclusion, dignity, and advocacy matter so deeply today.

Neurodiversity is a concept that embraces the notion that all brains are different and, for this reason, there is no right way to think, feel, or learn. Therefore, neurodivergent people should not be seen as something that needs “fixed” or “adjusted”; rather, they should be seen as individuals with natural and legitimate variations in the human experience, since the human brain does not follow a universal mold. Our compromise is to construct a truly inclusive society.