Ga. students learn military math A group of high school students on a recent tour of Georgia's Fort Stewart learned how members of the military use math and science on the artillery range. "In high school, I didn't really understand what I was learning," said their teacher, Richard McCombs, a former soldier. "Then I got commissioned and became an artillery officer ... where you've got to figure in things like the earth's rotation, powder temperatures, different guns shooting different speeds, and you have to apply all these math skills all at once, really fast." DVIDS (5/14) Other News  | 100% aligned to CCSS — Utilize the 8 mathematical practices Walch Integrated Math's CCSS Integrated Pathway Math I, II, and III programs are available with SBAC or PARCC item types and equip teachers with high quality, flexible resources for all types of learners. From the leader in CCSS #IntegratedMath, with over 100,000 students already in Walch Integrated Math classrooms. Free samples and information. | | | | | S.C. program ties students' career goals to curriculum In South Carolina, students are introduced to the idea of a career as early as kindergarten under a now 9-year-old experiment to determine if introducing career counseling early and often helps set students up for success. By asking students to consider such things as their interests and hobbies, educators can help students pick specific career paths and elective courses that could help them meet their goals. For example, a student interested in becoming a veterinarian could take agricultural science or animal-care classes. National Journal (5/14) Other News
 | Ill. school district incorporates common core into gym classes Common Core State Standards are being incorporated into physical education classes at one Illinois school district. The teachers used a Dr. Seuss book in relay races for kindergartners and first-graders. Also, second-grade students took turns taking home a stuffed version of the school mascot to write about the exercises they did with it. "We're showing that through positive collaboration and communication, we can provide the total educational experience for students," said teacher Erin Sabyan. Kane County Chronicle (St. Charles, Ill.) (5/13) | STEM Savvy program targets girls for STEM careers Middle-school girls took part in workshops and interacted with women professionals during the daylong STEM Savvy program aimed at boosting interest in science, technology, engineering and math careers. The event at Michigan-based Wayne County Community College's Downriver Campus drew more than 100 girls from 14 school districts. Reaching girls at middle-school age is crucial to closing the gender gap in STEM fields, according to Deb Kennedy, president of the American Association of University Women Wyandotte-Downriver, which sponsored the program. The News-Herald (Southgate, Mich.) (5/13) | Utah recommends 4 years of math for college readiness The Utah System of Higher Education now recommends college-bound high-school students complete four years of math rather than the required three. The new guidelines are intended to boost Utah's lagging college-graduation rate, which many fear may not be increasing fast enough to meet job-market demands. "Hopefully it'll be a public service we can start to get the word out there, 'Here's what you can do to be really prepared for college,'" said Dave Buhler, the state's commissioner of higher education. The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah) (5/13) |  | Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't." -- Erica Jong, American writer | | | | Math Education SmartBrief is an aggregation of published news and editorial content from diverse sources. The content of Math Education SmartBrief does not necessarily reflect the position or editorial viewpoint of any particular organization. | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.
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