School uses computer game, group discussions to teach math A school in Vermont has introduced a computer-based math game and "math circles" to help students learn math. Students use an online interactive game to solve problems individually tailored to their grade levels. In addition, students discuss how they arrived at specific answers for problems during "math circles." "It's that interchanging discussion about math that makes a difference," math mentor Judy Anyan said. Deerfield Valley News (West Dover, Vt.) (2/3) How one school uses an inquiry-based model in math Educators at a school in Pennsylvania are helping students transition to an inquiry-based learning model. The model involves more student-driven, student-relevant learning, where students learn how to ask questions and find answers. "You have to spend a lot of time and a lot of energy supporting kids to unlearn how they've been taught to learn for the majority of their lives," math teacher Marina Isakowitz said. KQED.org/Mind/Shift (2/3) Other News  | Common Core results are in. In a study of more than 250 urban schools, the schools that used the Ready® program on average had 30% more students score "proficient" on the New York State Assessment in Mathematics—a measure of student mastery on the Common Core—than schools that did not use Ready. See more results and download free sample lessons. | | Ill. district adds geometry to the middle-school curriculum Middle-school students at a district in Illinois soon will have access to high-school geometry. The change is part of the district's transition to the Common Core State Standards. The geometry class will replace the advanced math topics course some eighth-graders take, but the new class still will include algebra concepts. The changes also mean some high-school students will have access to advanced math courses. Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model) (2/3) Other News  | Empower Greater Teacher Effectiveness
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 | Districts take varied approaches to compiling digital libraries The transition to the Common Core State Standards has more educators relying on digital content -- compiled via outside vendors, in-house methods or a blend of the two. In Arizona, dozens of school districts worked together to build a wiki-based library that includes lesson plans, quizzes, interactive Web links, ideas and presentations. In Carroll County, Md., officials said they decided on a third-party option after facing issues such as copyright concerns and cost. T.H.E. Journal (1/29)  |
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! |
 | Students learn about STEM during Connect a Million Minds Initiative The Connect a Million Minds Initiative -- hosted by Time Warner Cable -- allows students each year to learn about how science, technology, engineering and math play a role in everyday life. About 300 students recently came together for the event, where, among other things, an ESPN representative showed how football-helmet padding is part of the conversation about player safety and students learned the latest on 3D gaming. NY1 (New York City) (2/2) | Teacher leaders advancing mathematics learning When teacher leaders share their work, it gives us an opportunity to understand their unique instructional commitments and professional learning roles. This month's free preview article in Teaching Children Mathematics offers expert insights from four elementary-school teacher leaders.
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