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Introducing art into traditional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum will attract more students to the field, say the experts. Read on:

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.

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…

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.

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…

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 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: