Archive for February, 2010
February 23rd, 2010
by Tracy in Math fun
Be One of the First to Play DreamBox Third Grade!
You asked for it. We delivered (or we will soon)! Our developers have been working away all winter on our third-grade math games and lessons, which will launch soon. Can’t wait? Your child could be one of a select few to play it first! That’s right, we’re giving three lucky winners a chance to be [...]
February 19th, 2010
by Casey in Elementary teachers, Life at DreamBox Learning, Teaching Math
Calling Teachers in Alaska, Nebraska, North Dakota and West Virginia! 46 States and Counting
As DreamBox Learning’s Director of Marketing Programs to schools I spend most of my days working with school districts, principals, curriculum advisers, math coaches, and classroom teachers who are using DreamBox in their schools and districts. I introduce them to DreamBox Learning, answer their questions about our lessons, program, and curriculum, help them roll out [...]
February 16th, 2010
by Tracy in Math Learning
In Honor of Black History Month: 3 Great African American Mathematicians
February is Black History Month and an appropriate time to reflect on the achievements of African American mathematicians. Although there are many black mathematicians who deserve recognition, we’re focusing on the first three to ever receive a Ph.D. in the field. These scholars had to overcome unfathomable injustices to live their dreams and are an [...]
February 15th, 2010
by Sue in Math fun
New Math Activity Coloring Page #5: Find and Color the Missing Mischievous Kittens!
For the last in our series of math activity coloring pages we’ve created a scene from one of our Pet Friends stories. Pet Friends are one of our most popular themes for younger children – if your child has played a Pet Friends math adventure you’ve probably heard about helping Hemi and Bunny build a [...]
February 4th, 2010
by Tracy in Start-up Culture
Vote DreamBox Your Favorite IAA Finalist!
The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), the state-wide technology association aimed to connect, lead, and inspire tech businesses in Washington, has included DreamBox Learning in its finalists for an Industry Achievement Award (IAA) as Breakthrough Start-up of the Year. Everyone here at DreamBox is excited and feels very honored.
February 2nd, 2010
by Tracy in Math fun, Math Learning
You'll Heart Our New February Valentine's Math Activity Calendar
Our Valentine's math calendar has arrived with math games and holidays your kids are sure to love! Celebrate Clean Out Your Computer Day on February 8th and Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17.
February 1st, 2010
by Slavi in Elementary teachers, Learning Research
Little Girls, Math Anxiety, and Stereotypes
A fascinating recent study claims that if a female elementary teacher is anxious about math, chances are that her female students’ performance would suffer. Note that it doesn’t matter if she’s actually good or bad at math—it’s all about anxiety! This is interesting not only because 90% of US elementary math teachers are women, but [...]
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