Doodles, construction projects teach math concepts at summer academy

Doodles, construction projects teach math concepts at summer academy | Summer program in Mo. helps migrant students with learning gaps | Summer camps keep N.C. students excited about math Created for sittishon.whungsinsujarit.comtit@blogger.com |  Web Version   July 17, 2014 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF        SIGN UP | FORWARD | ARCHIVE | ADVERTISE Teaching & Learning Advertisement Doodles, construction projects teach math concepts at summer academy A summer math camp at California Polytechnic State University uses hands-on projects such as construction and puzzles to teach students algebra and geometry. One class invites students to solve spacial problems through doodling. "Sometimes they don't even realize [they're] doing math because they're having fun trying to solve a puzzle," Cal Poly mathematics professor Elsa Medina, one of the creators of the camp, said. The Lompoc Record (Calif.) (7/17) Share:  Summer program in Mo. helps migrant students with learning gaps A summer program in Missouri is using small classes grouped by ability, rather than age, to help migrant children fill gaps in their math and literacy skills. Educators say they teach students key skills, such as the academic language needed for math, through a mixture of hands-on learning and technology programs. Springfield News-Leader (Mo.) (tiered subscription model) (7/14) Share:  Other News Summer camps keep N.C. students excited about math The Star (Shelby, N.C.) (7/16) Share:    ADVERTISEMENT   Our Lady of the Lake University's online MEdSC OLLU's online MEd in School Counseling is designed to help you gain the skills needed to be an effective and influential school counselor at the primary and secondary levels. Graduate ready to meet the needs of today's diverse student populations and become a leader within your school. Counselors-in-Training at OLLU will learn industry best practices. 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