Let’s Enjoy Math with Barky the Dog

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How Do You Divide Equally? -Fractions-
Episode overview
Children wish to share a cake, but are confused when Numbler cuts the cake into different shapes. Are the pieces equal in size? Barky uses the basics of fractions and geometry to prove that the pieces are indeed equal.
1x2
Which file? Which cake? -Counting-
Episode overview
Numbler erases a part of a cake delivery memo, resulting in the delivery of four cakes instead of one. Barky solves the mystery by demonstrating the difference between ordinal numbers and cardinal numbers.
1x4
Can You Make a Measure? -Units of Length-
Episode overview
Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer’s foot cannot be measured. Barky realizes that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimeter items are needed, and the customer’s foot is measured successfully.
1x5
Can You Count Them? -Numbers Larger Than 10-
Episode overview
Numbler comes and distracts a boy trying to count his cows at a farm. Barky helps with the counting by grouping the cows into units of 10.
1x6
How Do You Make a Circle? -Circles-
Episode overview
A toymaker is confused by Numbler and attaches the stems of his spinning tops incorrectly. Barky illustrates how to find the center of a circle by drawing diameters, and helps him properly complete the tops.
1x7
What Do You Do with the Remainder?-Divisions-
Episode overview
How many benches seating 4 are needed for 14 children? Numbler misguides the children into preparing 3 benches, but Barky steps in to illustrate how to understand divisions and remainders, concluding that 1 more bench is needed.
1x8
Which One is Longer?-Comparing Lengths-
Episode overview
Children cleaning the classroom want to know whether a large desk can pass through the doorway. Numbler’s magic makes the desk immovable so that they cannot carry it, but Barky shows them how to compare lengths and widths by using a ribbon.