Mass. students pilot boats to learn math concepts Students at a Massachusetts high school have for the past two years been rowing boats as part of an honors math class. The "Math on the Merrimack" program teaches students how to determine distances and rowing speeds, as well as the depth and tidal variations of the river. "You are putting your work that you do in [the classroom] to the test out there," said student Gordon Stockwood. The Daily News (Newburyport, Mass.) (5/14)  | New Stanford Course Online "How to Learn Math: For Teachers and Parents"
Professor Jo Boaler's online course helps teachers implement new Common Core strategies in innovative ways to ensure students find success with and enjoy mathematics. Learn more | | | | | Partnership brings coding lessons to low-income elementary school An elementary school located in a high-poverty area in Maryland is teaching computer-coding lessons during math class through a partnership with local nonprofits. An instructor from the Potomac Code Camp taught students how to program games, which teacher Pauline Brown says integrates math skills aligned with Common Core State Standards, such as coordinates and graphing equations. "A lot of our students can't afford to go away to summer camps, so this is an opportunity for the camp to come to them," principal Dorothy Clowers said. The Gazette (Gaithersburg, Md.) (5/12) Other News |  |
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 | Scheduling, technology present challenges for common core testing In most states, tests aligned with the Common Core State Standards will be administered in 2015, but the field-testing already is underway. Overall, many states reported a smooth experience, while a few experienced glitches, such as scheduling and technology issues and the need for additional training for students. Indiana, however, has opted out of the exams -- and the common core -- with several other states considering similar moves. District Administration magazine online (5/14) | N.J. legislation will fund STEM improvements The New Jersey State Senate has passed a bill to develop competitive grants for schools to advance science, technology, engineering and math studies and career readiness. The grants program will award six school districts up to $150,000 apiece, which must be matched by the recipients and private donations. "Setting New Jersey's students on the path toward these careers will further innovation and boost the pharmaceutical, life sciences, and defense industries vital to our state's economy," said Sen. Diane Allen, sponsor of the legislation. The Star-Ledger (Newark, N.J.) (5/12) | NCLB waivers at risk in several states Forty-two states and the District of Columbia currently are operating under waivers from parts of No Child Left Behind after Washington state's waiver recently was revoked for failure to tie students' test scores to teachers' evaluations. Now, officials say several other states also are at risk if they do not act. States in danger include Michigan, Indiana and Arizona, and officials say the sticking point in many states has been the pledge to tie standardized test scores to teachers' assessments. Education Week (tiered subscription model) (5/14) |  | No effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost." -- Helen Keller, American author and activist | | | | 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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