The Importance of Balancing Rigor and Engagement in Math Education The pursuit of the perfect lesson often leads teachers to feel torn between maintaining a rigorous, curriculum-focused approach and adopting more engaging, problem-based methods. This dichotomy can be likened to the story of “The Dot and the Line,” where the line, representing structured learning, learns […]
The Natural Affinity of Children for Math Children are born with an innate curiosity and a desire to make sense of the world around them. Dan Finkel emphasizes that young kids naturally want to play with math, showing interest in counting, shapes, and patterns. This natural inclination towards math is something that parents can nurture […]
An award-winning game has proven that learning math can be an adventure.
Is your student struggling in math? Some schools believe the key is to ground the material in real world examples.
The solution to “mathphobia” could be as simple as cracking a joke.
There’s an app for everything — even for learning math!
A recent study reveals a gender bias in the classroom, and it could be affecting your daughters.
Teaching math is all about making it relevant. Sadly many still use rote memorization as a mode to teach the subject. This has to change. And ‘new math’ might just be the answer.
Research shows that a degree in Math or Science can help a women break the salary barrier. Is this something your daughter should focus on? Continue to read further for more information on how a STEM career can positively impact your daughter!
Math may not be your child’s forte, but that does not mean his or her future is bleak. My daughter got home upset yesterday when her friends discussed their future career choice: one wanted to be an engineer, one a nurse, the other a bank manager. She cried and told me she hated math and […]
