Trevor Calkins, creator and author of Power of Ten, has spent his adult life studying how children develop numeracy. As teacher and administrator, he thoughtfully observed children struggling with numeracy skills, who “just can’t do math”. Equally, teachers expressed frustration about their inability to “get through to the kids”.
After years of observation, questioning, and studying, Trevor concluded that many of the old methods of teaching numeracy and mathematics were not working; new approaches were required.
Power of Ten was the result of his effort.
Combining his experience with formal study of current brain research, Trevor has developed a system which guides teachers and give students a fresh and exciting way to develop numeracy skills.
Retired from teaching, Trevor now devotes his professional life to continuing work on Power of Ten and to disseminating information and material to teachers, schools, school districts, and parents. He lives with his wife Maureen in Victoria, BC. He has three grown children, and six grandchildren. In his rare moments of spare time, Trevor enjoys reading, music, hiking, and a good game of bridge.