Rubik's Cube offers lessons in algebra

Rubik's Cube offers lessons in algebra | Survey: Schools increasingly use mobile technology | Minn. school leaders focus on training for new technology Created for sittishon.whungsinsujarit.comtit@blogger.com |  Web Version   Advertisement   September 3, 2014 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF        SIGN UP | FORWARD | ARCHIVE | ADVERTISE Teaching & Learning Advertisement Rubik's Cube offers lessons in algebra (PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP) Algebra students in a New York City classroom used algorithms to solve the Rubik's Cube. In this blog post, educator Sabrina Truong outlines how she introduced the puzzle to her students to boost engagement and math skills. Edutopia.org/Game-based learning blog (9/2) Share:    Survey: Schools increasingly use mobile technology (nito100) Mobile technology is becoming more popular in today's classrooms, according to a recent survey. A majority of educators -- 86% -- who responded to the survey said mobile technology bolsters student engagement, and 67% said it helps support personalized learning. eSchool News (free registration) (9/3) Share:      ADVERTISEMENT   How do you facilitate productive math discussions? Intentional Talk helps you direct discussions with a goal in mind, get students to participate in meaningful ways, and support their thinking with effective questioning and teacher "talk moves." Filled with examples and printable planning templates. Preview the entire book online! Curriculum Advertisement Minn. school leaders focus on training for new technology More schools in Minnesota are introducing classroom technology this school year. This article highlights how some school leaders have led the charge, from offering summer programs built around educators' personalized learning needs to sending teachers to large-scale events such as iPadPalooza. Pioneer Press (St. Paul, Minn.) (9/2) Share:  Other News Study: Active learning boosts achievement among some students The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (9/2) Share:    ADVERTISEMENT   The 2015 Buyer's Guide to Accounting and Financial Software In today's complicated business climate, is your accounting software helping you grow and compete--or holding you back? The 2015 Buyer's Guide to Accounting and Financial Software will help you understand whether it's time to make a move. Standards National spotlight: Where do states stand on the common core? This article offers a state-by-state analysis of where each state stands on the Common Core State Standards. Some states, such as Alabama, have added the standards to their college- and career-readiness requirements and forged ahead with implementation, even as some lawmakers sought the standards' repeal. ABC News/The Associated Press (9/2) Share:  STEM Computing curriculum rolls out across England Students in England soon will be learning the basics of computer programming -- and other computing skills -- as early as age 5. This commentary profiles the new national curriculum and what implementation could look like at different grade levels. BBC (9/1) Share:  Other News STEM topics to keep in mind during this school year MiddleWeb/Stem By Design blog (9/1) Share:  Policy & Legislation Fla. district reverses decision to opt out of tests A Florida school district that voted last week to opt out of state standardized tests has rescinded the vote. At issue in reversing the decision was the potential negative effects of the decision, including the loss of at least $280 million in funding. U.S. News & World Report (9/2), The News-Press (Fort Myers, Fla.) (tiered subscription model) (9/2) Share:  SmartQuote The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook." -- William James, American philosopher and psychologist Share:  Learn more -> SmartBrief Education on Twitter | Education SmartBlog | More on Educational Leadership | More on Post-Secondary Education 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. Subscriber Tools Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.   Editor:  Melissa Greenwood Contributing Editor:  Candace Chellew Advertising:  Caliann Mitoulis     SIGN UP   SHARE   ADVERTISE   SEND FEEDBACK Update Profile | Change e-mail address | Unsubscribe |  Archive | Web version (print friendly) Download the SmartBrief App  iTunes / Android   Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2014 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy policy |  Legal Information