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:
PBS Launches Math Show for Kids
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:
Solving for X When You’re Only Six…
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: