Aquaponics provides lessons in geometry, science Students at a school in Hawaii are learning geometry and science through an aquaponics program. The program also teaches sustainability and teamwork through hands-on projects, such as constructing a greenhouse frame. "They are applying a lot of geometry measuring for the frame, making adjustments when needed and troubleshooting," teacher Stephanie Camp said. "These are all stages of learning the concepts of team-building and leadership and getting students prepared for a strong future." The Garden Island (Lihue, Hawaii) (3/12) Mass. school celebrates Pi Day with actual pie Students at a school in Massachusetts recently celebrated Pi Day with real pie, served at 1:59 p.m. to mark the next three numbers in the 3.14 pi numeric expression. Teachers at the school also have used brownies and music to illustrate math concepts. "I'm always trying to hook the kids into the material, with something that will always remind them (of a math principle)," teacher Stephanie Purington said. "If there's a song or a brownie behind it, it makes (the principle) a little stickier." The Recorder (Greenfield, Mass.) (tiered subscription model) (3/13) Other News  | Try Lexia Reading Core5 FREE!
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 | Ill. school takes steps to close gender gap in gifted math classes A school district in Illinois is taking steps to close a gender gap in gifted math education classes in its elementary and middle schools. School leaders and board members recently discussed initiatives, including plans to create a math club for girls before placement in gifted education is determined. "The beginning is awareness," said Jeff Zoul, assistant superintendent for teaching and learning. "We'll do other things, too. We get the kids challenged by the time they get to third grade. I think you'll see a turnaround next year if we do these things." Chicago Sun-Times (free registration) (3/12)  |
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 | STEM tour seeks to inspire students, assist teachers A traveling fair called Share Fair recently stopped in Washington, D.C., where more than 2,000 people, including students and educators, turned out to learn more about science, technology, engineering and math. The mobile STEM fair -- funded by the Morgridge Family Foundation -- featured a professional-development track for educators and a STEMosphere science fair area for all ages. Companies such as NASA, SMART Technologies and the Nature Conservancy offered a range of hands-on learning opportunities during the event. Education Week Teacher (tiered subscription model)/Teaching Now blog (3/11) Other News  | Services Built For Tapping Limitless Potential.
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 | Wash. state at risk of losing control of $38M in federal funds Officials in Washington state are considering whether to tie standardized test scores to evaluations for teachers and principals or risk losing control of $38 million in federal education funds tied to the state's waiver from some requirements of No Child Left Behind. The state teachers union is urging lawmakers to reject the waiver, saying funds from other sources can help make up for the loss. The Olympian (Olympia, Wash.) (3/11) | New Orleans math: How many beignets can you buy for $80? As the 2014 Mardi Gras festivities are behind us, anticipation for the NCTM Annual Meeting and Exposition is just beginning. We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans April 9−12 for a professional development experience that is full of growth and networking opportunities. Register today for the NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition and save up to $80 -- use the savings to explore New Orleans and learn about some of the unique New Orleans pleasures that $80 can buy. The last day to save $80 is tomorrow! Learning what works: Promoting small-group discussions Many teachers have designed lessons for students who will be working in groups to discuss and solve a problem. After investing time in constructing an interesting problem, creating strategically designed groups, and introducing the problem carefully, teachers may be left wondering how to help students collaborate to make sense of mathematical ideas.
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