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This math class is pushing students to realize they’re smarter than they think #dyscalculia

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One math class in Virginia has seen test scores go up recently that is because educators are pushing their students in all new ways. The math studies class teaches algebra concepts to the students. Now they are making strides and showing that they can learn which help prepare the students for the IB math class in the future.

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Children doubt themselves so they should be surrounded by positive energy while learning.

A Virginia math class sees improvement by adopting new strategies.

Students did participate in class discussions and exercises that helped them make the grade and move on as needed. Students genuinely want to move up to AP or IB levels. Their progress is being noted by many in the school too. Administrators put the focus on students and want them to succeed in surprising ways.

Key takeaways

  1. Fairfax County’s J.E.B. Stuart High School’s math scores have improved steadily over the last few years.
  2. IB math studies used by Fairfax requires a final exam but also a two thousand word essay related to math.
  3. Most school districts would frown on changing a curriculum so drastically, but IB math seems to work in Fairfax wonderfully.
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