Understanding the Concept of a Thinking Classroom A thinking classroom is an environment where students are encouraged to engage actively with mathematical concepts through problem-solving and collaborative tasks. Peter Liljedahl’s work on building thinking classrooms highlights the importance of non-curricular tasks to spark curiosity and engage students in meaningful learning. At home, parents can create […]
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!
