Apps for Combating “Summer Slide”
Here’s a link to a list of apps that can help enrich a student’s summer. To learn more about the Miracle Math Coaching Center’s summer camps, visit us here.
Learn How California Developed the Common Core
The website for the California Department of Education has everything you’d want to know about the Common Core, including how it was developed. Visit us here to find out how to enroll your students in Miracle Math’s Summer Camps, which are aligned with the Common Core.
“Summer Slide” from the Government’s Perspective
The U.S. Department of Education has a blog called “Homeroom.” Here’s what it says about the “Summer Slide.” And don’t forget that Miracle Math Coaching Summer Camps are one way to prevent students from slipping academically.
Another Side to the Common Core Debate
Here’s an easy-to-read piece outlining the basics of the Common Core, from yet another perspective. And check out Miracle Math’s Summer Camps to give your students a headstart on the Common Core.
Miracle Math Can Help your Students Avoid “Summer Slide”
Nothing beats preventing “Summer Slide” like summer school. But it’s likely too late to enroll by now. So what else can you do to help your students keep their educational edge? Check out Miracle Math’s Summer Camps. (And they’re Common-Core Aligned).
U.S.’s Top Educator’s Important “Summer Slide” Message
Arne Duncan is Secretary of Education in President Barack Obama’s cabinet, making him the country’s Chief Educator. Here’s what he has to say about summer learning loss (also known as “Summer Slide”).
The Old vs. the New: How Does Common Core Math Compare?
It all boils down to the way students learn to solve problems. We know all California schools will implement the Common Core when school starts. But what exactly does that mean for what your students on learning? Here’s a taste. The charts show math questions from the past compared to their equivalent Common Core questions….
10 Activities to Keep Younger Students Busy this Summer
It’s especially tough to keep elementary school children energized during this time of year. Here are some ideas. And if you want your child assessed to enroll in Miracle Math Coaching programs during the Summer, contact us here.
The Common Core: Pros and Cons
We’ve been singing the praises of the Common Core, but there are other voices out there, too. In the interest of fairness, this article tells both sides of the story. And as a reminder: to learn how your child can take advantage of Common Core-inspired coaching at Miracle Math, visit us here.
Pinterest Tackles the “Summer Slide”
Social media is all the rage, and Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are now household words. Pinterest is another great way of connecting. Think of it as a giant catalogue on which you “pin” images to communicate what’s important to you. (Forgive this basic definition for the tech savvy among us.) “Summer Slide,” the academic loss…