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March 6, 2016
Dyscalculia Making math fun — and rewarding #dyscalculia The article is about the challenges of math and why some students fail at math. The Math teacher in this article is explaining how everyone is capable of learning math… Dyscalculia Mathnasium – A Different Approach to Math #dyscalculia A previous student from the Evergreen State College; Jennifer Chevalier has always had a passion for math. She teaches math and is becoming an owner of Mathnasium of Olympia due… Dyscalculia New math series chosen for K-8 #dyscalculia The McCook Public School District plans to launch the new $180k math program for the 2016 school year. The new program will provide new books, computer software, and new ideas… Dyscalculia How ‘Frozen’ Inspired My Preschooler to Learn Math #dyscalculia Disney’s Frozen has enjoyed a new level of popularity among families. Characters such as Queen Elsa give viewers something to aspire to in the future. But one parent’s story has… Dyscalculia John Urschel Talks About Why More Young Kids Don’t Love Math #dyscalculia John Urschel is a professional football player who is also a mathematician. He says that math and football work in a synergistic way. Urschel believes kids don’t take interest in… Dyscalculia PARENTING:”My daughter’s teacher thinks she has dyscalculia–how can I help?” #dyscalculia If your child is having any type of difficulty in school, including dyscalculia, there are several steps you need to take as a parent. First, make sure your child’s school… Dyscalculia Does Music Give You Math Skills? It’s a Tricky Equation #dyscalculia Dyscalculia Department outreach fuels passion for math #dyscalculia Professors in the Department of Mathematics at Cornell’s College of Arts and Sciences have created a course for Ithaca High School. The course is taught on the IHS campus by… Dyscalculia Get tips for building your kids’ math skills this summer #dyscalculia Just because your child is soaking up the sun at the pool during summer break doesn’t mean they should not be soaking up educational skills during vacation as well. One… Dyscalculia Teach kids money-management, not just abstract math #dyscalculia A new understanding of illiteracy and the fundamentals of finance; what every child should know. Teenagers today need to have these skills to function and grow in tomorrow’s world. Without…