Researchers examine strategies for student motivation  | | (Milan Markovic) | Research suggests that helping students overcome psychological barriers to learning can motivate them to tackle more challenging assignments. This article examines three studies on student motivation. One study showed that seventh-graders did a better job revising essays after receiving an encouraging note with feedback. The Atlantic online (9/3)
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 | Schools to put common core exams to the test  | | (clsgraphics) | School districts in most states will administer tests aligned with the Common Core State Standards or other college- and career-readiness standards this year. The results will be a key factor in school accountability. Some say the tests in states that opted to develop their own assessments may not accurately reflect new standards. Education Week (tiered subscription model) (9/3)
 | Enhance Teaching Skills with Free Webinars from TI TI's free webinar lineup features the most relevant topics in math and STEM education. Led by T3™ instructors, these webinars include standards-aligned content and are designed to help you feel confident using TI technology effectively in the classroom. To register for the next webinar or view a webinar on-demand, visit our website. | | | | | Policymakers stand behind STEM education push Some policymakers maintain that the push for more science, technology, engineering and math graduates in the U.S. will benefit students' overall skill sets within the global economy. "There's no question for us that in order to compete and win in an innovation economy, we have to do better to develop strong skills in STEM learning," said Roberto Rodriguez, deputy assistant to the president for education. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (9/1) |  | Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but of playing a poor hand well." -- Robert Louis Stevenson, Scottish 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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