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Cooperative learning methods top list of effective approaches for secondary mathematics
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Jun 26, 2009 |
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Cooperative learning methods have been found to be most effective in raising the math scores of middle and high school students, according to a comprehensive research review by the Johns Hopkins University School of Education's ...
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Mobile math lab for cell phones created
Jul 10, 2007 |
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Israeli scientists have developed a mobile math lab application for cell phones, providing students with experiential, interactive ways to learn math.
An animated penguin boosts kids' math scores
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Oct 01, 2009 |
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California's hottest new math teacher is an animated penguin named JiJi. Yes, it's true. A mute, waddling, tuxedo-clad cartoon figure has been quietly taking over math programs dotting Silicon Valley, dramatically improving ...
Closing the Achievement Gap in Math and Science
May 02, 2008 |
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The latest results from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Math and Science Partnership (MSP) program show not only improved proficiency among all elementary and middle school students, but also a closing ...
Professional Development Key to Improving Math Achievement
Dec 04, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Teachers have a greater impact than new textbooks or computers when it comes to raising math scores, according to a comprehensive research review by the Johns Hopkins University School of Education's Center ...
Understanding Math Day By Day
Jul 31, 2007 |
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Parents can help their children understand mathematics by talking about the numbers and figuring used in daily life, preparing them for learning skills and concepts in the classroom, says a University of Arkansas math educator.
Sharing Now Might Help Kids Learn Advanced Math Later
May 21, 2008 |
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Sharing might help young children become better people, but it might also make them better at math, according to preliminary findings of a study being conducted at North Carolina State University.
Adolescents involved with music do better in school
Feb 10, 2009 |
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A new study in the journal Social Science Quarterly reveals that music participation, defined as music lessons taken in or out of school and parents attending concerts with their children, has a positive effect on readin ...
Calculators okay in math class, if students know the facts first
Aug 19, 2008 |
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Calculators are useful tools in elementary mathematics classes, if students already have some basic skills, new research has found. The findings shed light on the debate about whether and when calculators should be used in ...
Results show math, science aren't out of reach
Aug 26, 2009 |
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The conflicting data coming out about schools can make your head swirl. Too few kids ready for college. Too few students mastering their subjects. Too many teens trailing their global peers in math and science.
Achievement gaps within racial groups identified for first time
Mar 04, 2008 |
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A University of Michigan study finds that when it comes to achievement gaps within racial groups, catching up over time is common.
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