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March 6, 2016
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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It’s not all about math, science and tests #dyscalculia
Standardized tests are coming up but do you really understand what they mean? By 8th grade 60% of students become disinterested in the math and science courses offered. We are…
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Hurdles haven’t kept Hailey Gordon from becoming an archery standout #dyscalculia
