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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:
Focusing on Science
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:
When Math Hurts…
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:
Throwing out the Math Books in California
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.
How to be Good at Math: Prepare
According to recent research, anyone can be good at math:
What your Pre-Schooler Should Know Before Starting School
Parents who want to ensure that their pre-schoolers are academically ready for school will find this piece, from www.findababysitter.com, useful.
Math Aptitude and Babies…
Did you know that individuals can show an aptitude for math as infants? Check out this study.
Should Adults Have Studied More?
In a worldwide study of academic proficiency, Americans didn’t fare so well. Check it out:
East Bay School District Picks Up the Test Tab for Seniors
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.
How Much Do YOU Know about Education?
From the Common Core to technology in the classroom, manyissues in education are grabbing headlines these days. Whether you haven’t had time to follow developments in the field or you’re up to date about what’s going on in America’s schools, you’ll find this Wall Street Journal article informative.
When Hip Hop Meets Science
Who would’ve thought that students could rely on their love of Hip-Hop music to learn about science? Read how a program called Science Genius Battles sponsored a rap contest on the subject.
We Have it Easy when it Comes to Homework
Students who groan about their homework load should take note: Compared to students in other countries, Americans receive the least amount of homework – typically less than one hour a day. That’s according to the Brown Center Report on American Education, which also notes that half of U.S. students are assigned no homework at home,…
What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Schools?
The United States Government partially closed down early Tuesday morning as lawmakers failed to avoid an impasse over the Affordable Care Act. The shutdown will affect most government agencies, including the Department of Education. For an overview of what that means for schools, check out this article that ran recently in Education Week.