Adaptive technology helps personalize lessons nationwide A growing number of school districts are using technology to personalize instruction -- a trend that is paying off with improved student achievement. In some cases, schools are using adaptive technology, in which students use game-like programs that monitor students' progress and change to accommodate their progress and needs. The programs have been so successful that experts predict that, within 15 years, adaptive learning programs will be nearly universal in U.S. schools. District Administration magazine online (1/22) | Ore. delays decision on common core textbooks for 2 years The Oregon Board of Education has tabled a plan to begin vetting new math and reading textbooks aligned with the Common Core State Standards. The board will take up the issue again in 2017. In the mean time, members will seek additional input from stakeholders and explore new ways of recommending resources to schools. The Oregonian (Portland) (1/23) | STEM academy offers life, workforce training Students at the Downingtown STEM Academy in Pennsylvania are getting lessons in more than science, technology, engineering and math. Students recently spent about three months participating in workshops about life and workplace skills, including how to prioritize responsibilities and tasks, listen effectively during stressful moments and overcome problems to achieve a good outcome. Daily Local News (West Chester, Pa.) (1/19) Other News | Movement to limit student data-collection gains steam Recent surveys show a growing number of parents and others are concerned how students' data will be used by private companies for marketing and other purposes. Some advocates are pushing for states to establish strict guidelines on how private businesses may use students' data and place limits on data collection itself. U.S. News & World Report (1/23) Other News | Understanding and teaching fractions "Uncomplicating Fractions to Meet Common Core Standards in Math, K–7" provides math teachers with support for differentiated instruction. Math coaches can use it to assist teachers with their transition to the Common Core State Standards. All teachers will find it helpful to see the mathematical fraction learning that precedes and follows the grades that they teach. It is also an excellent text for preservice teachers as they prepare themselves and their students to understand and teach math with a deep level of understanding. Use code JAN25 and receive 25% off!
Assessment to enhance learning and teaching NCTM's Annual Perspectives in Mathematics Education (APME) replaces the NCTM Yearbooks. The second APME volume, Assessment to Enhance Learning and Teaching, will focus on the important role that assessment plays in informing teacher practice and encouraging student learning. The deadline is March 1. Submission details. |  | I freed a thousand slaves; I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves." -- Harriet Tubman, American abolitionist | | | | NCTM SmartBrief aggregates published news and editorial content from diverse sources. The content of NCTM SmartBrief does not necessarily reflect the positions of NCTM or the views of its leadership, and the viewpoints expressed or implied should not be interpreted as official NCTM positions. | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.
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