South Carolina has replaced Common Core standards with a set of standards developed by in-state educators. While the writers of the new standard are certain that it is better than Common Core doubts persist namely Indiana’s similar overhaul that has been shown to be nearly identical to Common Core. According to South Carolina’s own Education […]
Utah Valley University has created a math “camp”, the goal of which is to make what has formerly been perceived as a boring school subject, math, more interesting to students by teaching math using non-traditional hands-on approaches. For instance, students learn about angles and momentum by building rockets. The approach has been used to teach […]
This article was about the Intel math training for K-8 grade teachers. It explained the purpose of the program and how it is beneficial to both the teachers and students. After two week (80 hours) training, and monthly meetings, the teachers will have a better understanding of how their students handle math equations and formulas. […]
There were low math scores in Lynchburg, this problem is being addressed. New classes were created to best tailor the curriculum to students. Making education a priority had great value for the long term. The students are able to learn at the specific level they are at. This idea enables students to get the most […]
This article is about a program called Track and Explore, which allowed more than 1,400 students from Grass Lake Middle School, located in Brooklyn, Michigan, to learn about math, science, and engineering. This event was funded by various foundations and institutions such as Adrian College, the Consumer Energy Group, the Meemic Foundation, and the Michigan […]
The educated youth is the passport to a better future. Focusing on both under performing schools and the well performing children in those schools is useful. These children have special gifts, that, when nurtured optimally, yield wonderful results for the children, their families, their communities, and the world as an interconnected whole.
For many students, no subject is more intimidating than math. At the same time, we’ve all heard how important STEM excellence is for the future of our students and their careers. This article, which features the student and teacher’s perspectives, looks at ways of making math less intimidating and more accessible and interesting to students.
The Arizona Board of education wants to revise the mathematics, English language and art standards. They will create Arizona standards development committee. They will develop and activate academics review and development process. They will be working with parents, leaders and superintendent to make sure the changes to the standards are what is best for the […]
