Students learn practical uses for algebra  | | (Gajus) | More than 100 students from seven California schools recently spent a week learning practical applications for algebra during a math boot camp. During the camp, students learned daily uses for math in business from professionals who kicked off each day with a presentation about how they use math in their careers. Santa Cruz Sentinel (Calif.) (8/12)
Construction program teaches building to young students Students at a day camp run by Construction Kids -- a program based in Brooklyn, N.Y. -- are learning by doing as they design and build board games, foosball tables and models of cities. The program, offered year round with a hope to soon serve more public schools, aims to shift kids away from computer screens and toward building things with their own hands. WNYC-AM/FM (New York Public Radio) (8/11)
Other News | Can STEM academies fill the skills gap? The number of science, technology, engineering and math academies are growing in New Jersey, where schools are working to meet future workforce needs. Still, some say not all academies are created equal, with some facing uneven access to resources and STEM educators. The Record (Hackensack, N.J.) (8/11) |  | The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled." -- Plutarch, Greek historian | | | | 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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