Singapore-style teaching helps solve problem of maths failure, says new research

The Independent - Richard Garner "The first conclusive proof that [...]

July 6th, 2015|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Brain development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, England, Great Britain (UK), Learning, Math, Mathematics, News, School, Singapore, Singapore Math, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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New math, English standards may exceed current ones

The Tulsa World - NATE ROBSON "Oklahoma is writing new [...]

July 5th, 2015|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, English, Learning, Math, Mathematics, News, Oklahoma, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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For many, remedial math not a solution

The Boston Globe - Laura Krantz "Nearly two-thirds of all [...]

July 4th, 2015|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Boston, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, Massachusetts, Math, Mathematics, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Collaborating to Spur Student Achievement in STEM

The U.S. News and World Report - Allie Bidwell "Boosting [...]

July 4th, 2015|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, Math, Mathematics, News, School, School District, Science, Science & Technology, STEM, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Which works teaching math: drill it in or get creative?

The Star - Liam Casey "Don’t get math teachers started [...]

July 2nd, 2015|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Canada, Childhood Education, Children, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Current Events, Education, Learning, Math, Mathematics, News, Numeracy, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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The Dilemma of Math

The Atlantic - Yoni Appelbaum "Is math just a ticket [...]

July 1st, 2015|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Critical Thinking, Education, Jobs, Math, Mathematics, Problem-solving, Skills|Tags: Education, School|

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Does Music Give You Math Skills? It’s a Tricky Equation

Live Science - Naomi Eide " Musicians and scientists alike [...]

June 28th, 2015|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, Math, Mathematics, Music, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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What makes a math person? Interest, recognition are key factors

Science Blog - Staff Writer "You’re either a math person [...]

June 22nd, 2015|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Brain, Brain development, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Learning, Math, Mathematics, News, Parenting, Parents, Teacher|Tags: Education, schools|

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STEM supporters step up effort to improve math, science education

The Idaho Statesman - Bill Roberts "Graduates from Idaho universities [...]

June 21st, 2015|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Career & Technical Training, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Idaho, Learning, Math, Mathematics, News, STEM, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Can math and fun be used in the same sentence?

The Herald Extra - Barbara Christiansen "The words "math" and [...]

June 13th, 2015|Categories: Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Algebra, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, Math, Mathematics, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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