A new way of teaching math has helped Arizona high school students to graduate. Instead of using traditional methods with abstract concepts like X and Y, students are taught using real world contexts that are applicable to their future goals. Now, instead of being a difficult and sometimes boring subject, math has become an accessible […]
You’re not alone in working through this nagging thought. When should you be concerned about a learning disability? Education experts explain common symptoms and appropriate interventions for three common disorders: dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia. Read the full article for more information on each of the disorders: Do You Worry Your Child Might Have A Learning […]
Math specialists in Idaho are bringing teachers a new way to teach. In an exciting program, visiting experts help math instructors to give their students deeper understanding. Teachers are learning to show students there can be many ways to reach an answer. Working right in the classroom, specialists demonstrate useful techniques to teachers, while they […]
Central Minnesota students were shown the amazing world of STEM at a conference held at St. Cloud University, and were encouraged to consider advancing their studies in these areas. While some parents and teachers see students, especially those with lower achievement levels, shy away from these topics, many believe that proper engagement with students combined […]
The new exhibit at the San Diego Air and Space museum is getting kids to interact with the exhibits to make learning fun. Most kids think math and science may be boring and this exhibit is turning that idea around by making it fun for them. With the jobs of the future relying more on […]
Jo Boaler, a Professor at Stanford University has discovered that the way we teach children how to do math can be damaging to their ability to actually do math. Learning math by using speed tests and rote memorization lead to students only comprehending math in specific math fact chunks. Boeler asserts that we should teach […]
As Texas undergoes a “seismic shift in math content,” Woodland Elementary School is struggling to help students make the jump. The principal, Colleen Netterville, says much of the content has slid down one to two grade levels. This leads to students struggling with gaps in their education. Now teachers have to teach not just this year’s […]
The Reed Academy project is a group of university math professors helping 7th graders improve in math. The professors teach them critical thinking and ways to become better at math. The professors also install the value of seeking a higher education. Overall the professors have helped the students improve and keep that attitude towards education.
The Hall County School System is preparing to launch its “Big Ideas” website, a site designed to help parents help their children with math homework by identifying the fundamental concepts by grade that each child is expected to understand. It also provides short quizzes that allow parents to see how their child is doing in […]
This article discusses the MATHCOUNTS competition in Livermore from 2015. In the article, the competition itself is discussed in addition to how children of the middle school age and younger can really learn a love and passion for math in general. This competition also instills a sense of pride in these youngsters about being part […]
