Ill. middle school uses creative arts to teach math Students at a middle school in Illinois are learning math while making lamps. As part of the district's new Arts Infusion Program, educators use hands-on projects like this one to teach students math concepts such as ratios, perimeters and proportions. "They're learning about some angles also in there so they're incorporating a lot of different math concepts and getting to create this amazing project," teacher Suzanne Delgado said. The program also incorporates dance and theater into math lessons.  WIFR.com (Rockford, Ill.) (2/18) What to consider when choosing a classroom tablet The computer tablet that works in one school may not necessarily work as well in another school, making it important for educators to consider their "big-picture vision" and goals when choosing where to invest technology funding. At a California middle school -- where iPads are being used to enhance instruction in everything from math and English to foreign-language courses -- some teachers are still determining the best uses for the devices. KQED.org/Mind/Shift blog (2/13) Other News  | Problem Solving for the Common Core, K-5 This online resource provides teachers with open-ended tasks specifically designed to support the Standards for Mathematical Content and Mathematical Practice. Authentic problem solving engages students and develops their abilities to reason and communicate mathematically. Rubrics and anchor papers are included! View sample tasks! | | Ga. schools see more emphasis on career education Data show more students in Georgia are taking career and technical courses in preparation for life after high school. In 2012, 60% of high-school students took such courses. Officials in Georgia have plans to launch a Career Pathways program in September that seeks to blend career training with core academic learning. The program will include 17 career concentrations. New America Media (2/17)  | Try Lexia Reading Core5 FREE!
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 | Calif. districts prepare for rollout of common core field tests Students in California schools will this spring participate in field tests for the Smarter Balanced Assessment. The computer-based assessments will test students on skills aligned with the Common Core State Standards. "I see this (test) as a step in the right direction when we look at the technology that's in the business world and the technology that our students will be using in the future," said Nancy Copely, assistant superintendent of instructional services for the Newhall School District in Santa Clarita. KHTS-AM (Santa Clarita, Calif.) (2/19)  |
In her DVD Moving into Math Stations, K-2, Debbie Diller builds on her best-selling book Math Work Stations, bringing your staff into two real classrooms to see how to use manipulatives, manage time & space, incorporate whole-group instruction, encourage meaningful math talk, and more. View a 7-minute segment online! |
 | N.H. governor calls for task force to improve STEM education New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan is seeking the formation of a statewide group that will focus on improving science, technology, engineering and math education. The governor wants the STEM Education Task Force to help make sure students are well-trained for high-tech and manufacturing jobs in the state. "New Hampshire's high-tech and advanced manufacturing companies are struggling to fill job openings, even for jobs with wages over 25 percent higher than average," Hassan said. SeacoastOnline (Portsmouth, N.H.) (tiered subscription model) (2/17) Other News | Kan. bill would limit the collection of student data Lawmakers in Kansas are considering legislation that would place restrictions on sharing student data and obtaining biometric data from students. The legislation, supported by the Kansas Association of School Boards, was introduced in response to concerns over the privacy of students' data and their safety. While some say the bill does not go far enough, others warned of unintended consequences, such as public-health safety in cases of contagious diseases. The Topeka Capital-Journal (Kan.) (2/18) | Interact for impact Answer questions by asking questions. Become a better listener. Don't be afraid of silence. Give students time to think before expecting a response. Realize how much you learned by teaching the material, and give students the opportunities to do the explaining whenever possible. This is just one of NCTM's teaching tips about how to interact for impact.
Polish notation Students sometimes have difficulty using the order of operations when evaluating expressions. In this Illuminations lesson, by converting these expressions into binary expression trees before evaluating them, students gain a better understanding of the order of operations. In addition, they learn to represent algebraic expressions using prefix notation, which is often called "Polish Notation," because of the nationality of its inventor, Polish logician Jan Łukasiewicz. |  | The work of the individual still remains the spark that moves mankind ahead even more than teamwork." -- Igor Sikorsky, Russian-American aviation pioneer | | | | 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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