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March 6, 2016
Dyscalculia Hate math? New teaching methods might help! #dyscalculia 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… Dad thanks Sir Richard Branson for turning his daughter’s life around #dyscalculia Dyscalculia Dad thanks Sir Richard Branson for turning his daughter’s life around #dyscalculia 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.… Why Finland won’t be teaching ‘math’ and ‘history’ anymore #dyscalculia Dyscalculia Why Finland won’t be teaching ‘math’ and ‘history’ anymore #dyscalculia 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… Less Math & Science Homework Beneficial to Middle School Students #dyscalculia Dyscalculia Less Math & Science Homework Beneficial to Middle School Students #dyscalculia 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… Learn the learner #dyscalculia Dyscalculia Learn the learner #dyscalculia 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… Paddle math: Students put math in motion #dyscalculia Dyscalculia Paddle math: Students put math in motion #dyscalculia 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… Common Core math divides school district, parents #dyscalculia Dyscalculia Common Core math divides school district, parents #dyscalculia Excellent students with their eyes on furthering their education may not receive adequate time to prepare. Accelerated classes at Santa Monica High School have been cut. Parents and students are… Class Act: Montgomery teacher inspires students to like math #dyscalculia Dyscalculia Class Act: Montgomery teacher inspires students to like math #dyscalculia This inspiring article talked about a teacher that made the students really like math. His aim is to get students to appreciate math and want to do it. His passion… Want more women in science and math? Pay attention to group projects, study #dyscalculia Dyscalculia Want more women in science and math? Pay attention to group projects, study #dyscalculia A new study suggests that when women and girls are encouraged in their group projects as students, they are more likely to actively participate in math and science fields after… Dyscalculia Here’s the truth about Common Core’s weird subtraction method #dyscalculia Common core is argued to be the new way of mathematical subtraction. It has been met with opposition by parents. Common core was created in order to help students understand…