Preschoolers learn about math when their mothers talk to them about it. This article talks about how kids learn through their mothers. The recent study was done and the findings that were when kids interacted with their mothers during the day, when math was discussed, it helped the kid learn. The article talked about the […]
Parents and children alike had a great time at the Davisburg Elementary Family Math Fair. School Principal Hempton said the Fair was intended to engage and inform parents and the community about the school’s math curriculum. The students were surprised by how much they enjoyed themselves. The fair combined food, hands on games, and logic […]
This article talked about the change happening in schools and how things are now taught differently. Katherine Grandstrand, talked about how schools still have the same things taught, but they way in which they are taught has changed and is changing drastically. With new advancements in technology, the approach teachers and schools have is evolving […]
The American Psychological Association (APA) has determined that one hour of math and science homework per day is ideal for adolescent students. Furthermore, doing homework alone and with a consistent, day-to-day routine is the most beneficial way for students to learn. It’s not the volume of homework that counts, but the attention to it.
This article talks about kid’s hatred of math and how it may not be the math that they hate, but the way it is taught. The theory behind the new practice is that learning math is no different than learning a sport. It can be a lot of fun to do. Making math fun means […]
Richard Branson was praised by a father for helping his daughter become really good at reading and spelling. Before she met Branson, she was not able to spell simple words. After, she learned how to do a variety of different things. The article centered on dyslexia, which Branson suffers from as well, and how kids […]
The article talked about how Finland, a country with a very good education system already, will stop teaching math and history. The overhaul will bring in more topics for students to learn about. The new system will focus less on actual subjects. The system is aimed at preparing kids for the real world and seems […]
This article talks about how less homework for a student is actually better than more. The aim of homework should be to create good study habits and make kids take charge of their learning. Too much homework would prevent that. There were tests done that actually showed students with more homework actually did worse in […]
This article talks about dyslexia and what it is and how to work with it. The purpose is to inform readers about the condition and about the people who have it. It talks about equipping parents with the right tools for success and how their children can live up to their full potential. The main […]
For some West Middle School students math isn’t just a theory. Twice each week some of these students develop and practice their math skills by hand building boats under RED8 Boatworks instructor Adam Burks. Burks was inspired by Joe Youcha’s Building to Teach program. Youcha developed the program when he realized that math was easier […]
