Want your Babies to be Smart? Talk to Them.
A new study shows that talking to infants bolsters their brain power; they learn language and vocabulary faster and have an academic advantage when they start school.
Show off your Basic Math Skills on Presidents’ Day
Happy Presidents’ Day! Check this out to celebrate our presidents and solve elementary-level math problems at the same time.
Count on Having a Happy Valentine’s Day!
How do I love Math? Let me count the ways. Just in time for February 14th, here’s a list of Math challenges with a Valentine’s Day theme.
“Math Doesn’t Suck” Author Debuts Online Math Show
Actress Danica McKellar of the 1980s TV series, “The Wonder Years,” has launched a YouTube show that teaches Math in fun and creative ways. Danica is using her Mathematics degree from UCLA to champion math education; her books include “Math Doesn’t Suck.” Her show is called “Math Bites.” Here’s the scoop:. Here’s the scoop:
Scientists Want to Turn STEM into STEAM
Introducing art into traditional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum will attract more students to the field, say the experts. Read on:
Free Math Apps Up for Grabs
Research has shown that technology can help boost student comprehension of Math. To take advantage of the benefits, here are resources from iTunes and a free apps site for free iPhone and iPad Math Apps.
When Mom and Dad Don’t Necessarily Know Best…
Parents have a lot of knowledge about a lot of topics, but they’re not experts on everything — especially when it comes to computers, smartphones and apps. Read on…
Learning Physics on a Smartphone
Launching furious fowl at animated pigs on your iPhone doesn’t sound like science, but it is. In simple terms, the app Angry Birds teaches a lesson in physics. Here’s the scoop, including other apps that bring physics to your fingertips.
10 Ways to Study to Earn a Great Progress Report
It’s no secret that the more you study, the better your grades will be. With progress reports coming up, we’re providing 10 tips for sharpening your study skills. And remember, the National PTA recommends students spend 10 minutes studying a night for number of the grade they’re in. For example, a first-grader should do 10…
2 + 2 = 4 on the Basketball Court
A pilot program in London is combining P.E. and mathematics classes. Will students score better in math if they score first on the basketball court? Check it out: