Student-designed projects teach younger peers math, physics  | | (stevanovicigor/NewsCred) | Some students in an Advanced Placement calculus class at a Wisconsin high school designed projects to help teach math and physics to younger students. Projects included building ramps for racing small derby cars, using music to teach fractions and determining percentages with candy. "We are trying to build interest in math," student Caleb Schober said. Beloit Daily News (Wis.) (5/30)
5 ways to strengthen math, science skills during summer break  | | (michaeljung/NewsCred) | In this blog post, former lab scientist and middle-grades teacher Anne Jolly highlights five strategies to help students avoid the "summer slide" in math and science. Strategies include involving students in activities and taking them on field trips that feature science, technology, engineering and math. Jolly also offers a list of online resources. MiddleWeb/STEM By Design blog (6/1)
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 | Is there an alternative to standardized tests? Students in a Kentucky school district recently gathered to present projects as part of the district's move to performance-based assessments. The district won a waiver from state standardized tests in April. School officials say the approach allows more time to tailor instruction to students' needs and passions. National Public Radio (6/1) Other News | What does the future hold for the common core? Opposition has increased against the Common Core State Standards, adopted by 46 states and the District of Columbia. In Missouri, a committee of educators has been asked to draft new standards, while Oklahoma and South Carolina are considering replacing the common core with local standards. Indiana already has replaced the common core with its own standards, which are said to be similar to the national model. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (5/29) | STEM industries must ramp up diversity, experts say Some communities are being left out of the science, technology, engineering and math training being offered in more and more schools, experts warn, and reaching those underserved areas is crucial to increasing diversity in STEM industries. One example of change: A group called the Level Playing Field Institute has created a STEM program to provide African-American and Latino students in low-income areas of California with rigorous STEM training over the summer. U.S. News & World Report (5/29) Other News |  | Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing." -- Vince Lombardi, American football player and coach | | | | 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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