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March 6, 2016
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Cheyenne teachers focus on math pupils’ needs
This article is about a new program being tried out in Alta Vista Elementary. The program blends fifth grade math students with six grades if they are at the proper…
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Tackling maths problems in a dyslexic child #dyscalculia
Children with dyslexia have a difficulty reading and recognizing words. However, it is possible for dyslexia to affect a child ability to understand math. This is referred to as dyscalculia.…
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American students might be better at math than you think
Libby Nelson argues in favor of young, American math students in a response to New York Times writer, Nicholas Kristof’s recent critical piece. Kristof’s article centers on recent results from…
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Halfbrick dares kids to slice their way through math challenges in Fruit Ninja
The new app game Fruit Ninja Academy: Math Master created by Halfbrick seeks to blend the excitement of their massively popular game Fruit Ninja with math to give parents and…
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America’s best teachers use theater & rap to get kids into math
Some of the best teachers in America are using novel approaches to get middle-school students interested in math and science. Rap, Acting, and other creative enterprises are making the learning…
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Maintaining a Well Functioning Math Classroom
A veteran math teacher details what it takes to have a well functioning math class. The pun was definitely intended. The teacher of 18 years states that having the right…
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Redlands author uses games to help parents assist their kids with math
Bonnie Britt, a formerly retired teacher, has published two math workbooks that use co-operative games between parent or teacher and child to learn basic math skills rather than dry procedure…
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Program at Channahon library allows kids do outdoor math exercises #dyscalculia
Instead of sitting in a bland boring classroom, these kids are outside, having a good time, learning math. Being outside and learning in fun ways helps the kids with mathematics…
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Science and Math Explored Through Activities by Elementary Students
It is very important to get children interested in science at a young age. This can be accomplished by teaching them through fun projects that they may find interesting. Science…
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Are you bad at math, or do you just think you are? #dyscalculia
This article is about how people with fixed-trait beliefs are not reaching their full potential or are limiting themselves. The article suggests that anyone can improve their math skills if…