Author: deannahurn

PBS Kids, the children’s programming arm of PBS, is producing a detective-style show that helps children ages five through eight learn math.  Check it out:

Can you imagine learning Algebra when you were in first grade?  According to a San Francisco Chronicle article, our youngest students will be taught higher math concepts in new curriculum rolled about by the state of California.  The story:

Congressional representatives can’t agree on much these days, but they do agree on the importance of science.  The U.S. Senate has voted in favor of a resolution that establishes a National Science Week and that supports the largest Science Festival in the world.  Read on:

Your underarms sweat.  Your stomach churns.  You’re scared…because of a math test.   And math anxiety looks just like physical pain in brain images, according to researchers.  Ouch!  Read more about the findings here:

The Common Core is a set of academic standards that indicate what students are expected to learn at each grade level.  California is one of 45 states that has implemented the standards, requiring an overhaul of what’s taught in math classrooms in Fairfield and across the state.   Here’s an overview of what’s happening.

According to recent research, anyone can be good at math:

Parents who want to ensure that their pre-schoolers are academically ready for school will find this piece, from www.findababysitter.com, useful.

Did you know that individuals can show an aptitude for math as infants? Check out this study.

In a worldwide study of academic proficiency, Americans didn’t fare so well. Check it out:

The West Contra Costa County School District is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to helping students get to college.  If any senior wants to take the SATs, the district will pay the fee.  Read about the other support district students are getting.