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March 6, 2016
Teachers focus on math pupils’ needs #dyscalculia Dyscalculia Teachers focus on math pupils’ needs #dyscalculia Alta Vista Elementary school has started blending its math and science classes, by placing students in different grades in the same math and science classes. This program is meant to… Dyscalculia The evidence for musical dyslexia #dyscalculia This article details the theory and actuality behind musical dyslexia, as it has become a popular topic as of late in the musical world. Musical dyslexia is quite an enigma… Spring-break camps make math memorable for Modesto grade-schoolers #dyscalculia Dyscalculia Spring-break camps make math memorable for Modesto grade-schoolers #dyscalculia The article profiles a spring break camp in which there is an educational focus particular in the math arena. These camps have provided many students with additional excellent resources for… Dyscalculia Math help for kids and parents at YMCA #dyscalculia A Math and Parents Partners Program is being offered for free at the Stevens Point YMCA every Saturday morning. The idea behind the program is to help parents help their… Dyscalculia Magic tricks shown at math, robotics day #dyscalculia This is an article about Math and Robotics Awareness Day At University of Houston-Victoria. It was attended by 420 students, assistant professors and the media. The students participated in the… Dyscalculia INTRONE: The math homework wars #dyscalculia Melissa Introne is a mother of elementary aged children. In her article, she explores the math homework challenge that her and her 4th grader experience on a nightly basis. Even… Dyscalculia UMF launches pilot program to train math coaches #dyscalculia Math coaches have been a vital asset for school systems for some time now. Coaches hone their trade by employing instructional skills that were originally developed in the classroom. Students… Dyscalculia Vacationing with math? Springfield students give high marks to special classes #dyscalculia Hundreds of middle school students in Springfield did not mind giving up their spring break to attend math various math academies taking place in local middle schools. With a much… Dyscalculia Science, math & art valued more than technology in education poll #dyscalculia The article talked about a survey that was given where people wanted more emphasis put on math and science. It talked about incorporating technology into the classroom and whether, or… Dyscalculia Family-friendly math in Somersworth #dyscalculia Discover Kitchen Math- Family night is a program run by a New Hampshire school. Its purpose is to teach young children fundamentals of basic mathematics by incorporating it into fun…