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Dyscalculia Mar 2 Our View: Taking math from blackboard to bakery #dyscalculia The old way of teaching math is getting stale. Repetitive drilling for the purpose of memorization does not promote interest in today’s students. A Santa Fe Institute mathematician is bringing… Dyscalculia Mar 2 Nebraska Education Board adopts new statewide math standards The state board responsible for public school standards in Nebraska has adopted new standards for its public high schools. The new math standards were approved by a vote of 7-1… Dyscalculia Mar 2 Math apps your kids will want to play #dyscalculia This article is a review of three mobile apps named Twelve A Dozen, The Counting Kingdom, Zoombinis. All three games are math games designed to teach young children. Twelve A… Dyscalculia Mar 2 Ascot teenager overcomes severe dyslexia and dyscalculia to gain GCSEs This article is about a young man with severe learning disabilities completing impressive feats like climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro at age 16 to bring attention to the talents of people with… Dyscalculia Mar 2 Why those math scores matter so much #dyscalculia This article is about how it is important for parents to emphasize on enhancing their child’s math skills. As our world advances, academic standards are rising, along with the competition.… Dyscalculia Mar 2 How to get your kids to continue reading,math,& science skills over the summer #dyscalculia This article is talking about how young kids during the summer, if they don’t use the knowledge they gained through the year, they may lose it. It gives helpful tips… Dyscalculia Mar 2 Your fear of math is real. It might even be a phobia. #dyscalculia According to the Journal of Neuroscience, students can have a legitimate phobia of math, beyond a simple dislike for the subject. This anxiety should be approached via one-on-one tutoring sessions… Dyscalculia Mar 2 Math Phobes, Relax. How to Get Comfortable with Data #dyscalculia Ruth P. Steven’s article, “Math Phobes, Relax. How to Get Comfortable with Data” explains the techniques in order to successfully handle data in the marketing world. Her first strategy is… Dyscalculia Mar 2 Tips for Managing Teens’ Stress This article examines the topic of teenage stress and identifies various strategies that can help combat stress. It explains that hormonal changes coupled with school and social pressures create teenage… Dyscalculia Mar 2 Homework Helper: Math Tips for the Common Core #dyscalculia This article is about the controversy surrounding the current common core math technique. It seems as though lots of parents need help understanding it so that they can better help…