Program takes learning to the basketball court Members of the University of New Haven women's basketball team recently helped teach fourth-graders about math, communications and other topics during the "class at the court" program. Students participating in the program were tasked with calculating free-throw percentages based on the players' shots. "I'm learning how to do fractions and dividing to make it into fractions," student Seth Forest said. WTNH-TV (New Haven, Conn.) (1/8) Social networks emerge to connect students with resources, each other Social networks such as Docsity and StudyBlue offer a number of tools and resources to help students succeed in school, according to blogger Christina James. Using Docsity, high-school and college students can connect and share resources, and StudyBlue allows students to create and animate flashcards to use as study tools, she notes. In addition, Lynda offers online study tools and videos to help students with their studies, and Sophia works to connect students with top teachers worldwide, James writes. Edudemic (1/6) Other News  | Boost Common Core math performance for at-risk Grades K-8 Gain intensive intervention to support Common Core standards mastery. Connecting Math Concepts gives students who are falling behind the chance to catch up and raise mathematics skills. This proven program delivers explicit, systematic, intensive instruction to show students how to compute, solve problems, and think mathematically. Try it today. | | How common core is changing math education in Calif. Teachers in California are relying less on textbooks and more on real-world examples and projects to teach math concepts as the state rolls out the Common Core State Standards. First-graders will be introduced to some algebra concepts while still learning addition, and older students will learn about geometry and statistics in earlier grades. "It's an exciting challenge to come up with the kind of activities that are engaging to students," said Ann Lyon, a middle-school instructional reform facilitator. San Francisco Chronicle (free content) (1/8)  |
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 | Astronauts deliver STEM message to high-school students Astronauts aboard the International Space Station recently chatted with students at a high-school aviation academy in Virginia about working and living in space. They urged students interested in space exploration to study science and mathematics. "We're trying to help prepare students for the challenges of STEM in the future and help prepare the future workforce," said Roger Hathaway, director of education for NASA Langley Research. Daily Press (Newport News/Hampton, Va.) (free content) (1/7) | Ohio lawmakers set to revamp state's dual-enrollment programs Ohio legislators are considering a proposal to improve and boost participation in the state's dual-enrollment offerings through the creation of the College Credit Plus program, to be implemented next fall. Under the recommendations offered by Board of Regents Chancellor John Carey, all public high schools would be required to partner with at least one college to offer programs where students can earn 15 to 30 hours of college credit. The proposal also would allow school districts and colleges to negotiate funding for the programs. The Plain Dealer (Cleveland) (1/8) | Support for differentiated instruction "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. More info
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