Archive for the ‘Math Learning’ Category
September 30th, 2010
by David G in Math Learning
DreamBox Has Solutions For Your Back To School Math Problems
A customer writes: After taking a few months off for the summer, our daughter has started using DreamBox again. However, she is finding that she’s backslid a bit, and that the problems are a little too difficult for her. How can we help her get back in the groove? As you may already know, DreamBox Learning’s [...]
September 20th, 2010
by Sherry B in K-3 Curriculum, Math Learning, Teaching Math
Math Soft Spots in Child's Understanding
The DreamBox curriculum is focused on Number and Operations, as well as Number Sense. This content is so core to elementary mathematics that it takes up about 80% of classroom math instruction. With a new school year upon us, assessing what student’s understand about numbers is a priority for teachers. I thought I’d share some soft spots I [...]
September 7th, 2010
by Jessie W in From the CEO, K-3 Curriculum, Life at DreamBox Learning, Math Learning, Teaching Math
Unlocking Learning Potential with Dreambox
DreamBox Learning is an exciting company that provides engaging, individualized and, yes, effective learning experiences for young students. This nimble technology infuses fun into learning and delights students, parents and teachers alike. For years, education technology has existed on the periphery of instruction, often providing after-the fact, rear-view perspectives on a child’s progression. Today, we [...]
August 30th, 2010
by Tracy in Math in Real Life, Math Learning, Teaching Math
Fields Medal: Inspiring Mathematicians around the World
When a student does great on a math test, she gets a gold star from her teacher. When a math student discovers an outstanding mathematical achievement that changes the way we solve problems, she receives the Fields Medal from the International Mathematics Union. On August 19, 2010, the IMU awarded the ultimate gold star in [...]
August 20th, 2010
by Tracy H in Learning Research, Math Learning, Middle School and Beyond
Keeping Kids Engaged and in School
Gonzaga University recently conducted a study that focused on dropout prevention in middle school. The study suggests this early intervention provides “an early warning system for identifying potential dropouts, a bigger variety of academic opportunities and more rigor and additional funding for community-based social support programs”. (Read the full report, “Enhancing Middle School Student Experiences”). [...]
August 4th, 2010
by Mickelle in K-3 Curriculum, Math Learning, Parent Tips
My Preschooler Just Finished the Kindergarten Curriculum
As one of the National Board Certified Teachers instrumental in building DreamBox Learning K-3 Math, it’s especially rewarding to watch my own child play and learn! After years of watching her cousin play, she was eager to get started. She’s been playing a lot this summer, likely a result of “You need to use your [...]
August 1st, 2010
by Aja in Math Learning, Public Education
Common Core Standards
The New York Times recently posted an article about the newly released Common Core Standards from the State Standards Initiative. I spent some time reviewing the math standards and really appreciated that the standards were clear and concise. The summary for each grade fits easily on one page. The longer versions of the standards use [...]
June 8th, 2010
by Sue in Math Learning, Online Learning
Use DreamBox Learning K-3 Math Free in Summer School Classes!
DreamBox Learning K-3 Math is perfect for summer school! Students will learn an in-depth math curriculum that’s highly individualized to their needs, and they’ll love playing the fun adventure games. So we’ve made it easy to integrate DreamBox into your summer school math program – we made it free! Any school with a summer program [...]
April 26th, 2010
by Mickelle in Math Learning, Teaching Math
Teaching Number Sense Using the Open Number Line
DreamBox Learning provides free teacher resources for any teacher – regardless of whether they’re using DreamBox in the classroom or not! Our free Teacher Tools are virtual manipulatives that can be used with your whole class, or in smaller groups. The DreamBox open number line is an interactive tool you can use to support the [...]
April 23rd, 2010
by Mickelle in Math Learning, Parent Tips
Math Learning Tips for Learning Basic Facts
I wanted to share a few suggestions for learning basic addition and subtraction facts. These activities will help your student develop different strategies for quickly solving basic facts. When doing these activities it’s important for your student to look carefully at the numbers first, and then decide on a strategy. Learning about addends of 1, [...]
September 30th, 2010
by David G in Math Learning
DreamBox Has Solutions For Your Back To School Math Problems
A customer writes: After taking a few months off for the summer, our daughter has started using DreamBox again. However, she is finding that she’s backslid a bit, and that the problems are a little too difficult for her. How can we help her get back in the groove? As you may already know, DreamBox Learning’s [...]
September 20th, 2010
by Sherry B in K-3 Curriculum, Math Learning, Teaching Math
Math Soft Spots in Child's Understanding
The DreamBox curriculum is focused on Number and Operations, as well as Number Sense. This content is so core to elementary mathematics that it takes up about 80% of classroom math instruction. With a new school year upon us, assessing what student’s understand about numbers is a priority for teachers. I thought I’d share some soft spots I [...]
September 7th, 2010
by Jessie W in From the CEO, K-3 Curriculum, Life at DreamBox Learning, Math Learning, Teaching Math
Unlocking Learning Potential with Dreambox
DreamBox Learning is an exciting company that provides engaging, individualized and, yes, effective learning experiences for young students. This nimble technology infuses fun into learning and delights students, parents and teachers alike. For years, education technology has existed on the periphery of instruction, often providing after-the fact, rear-view perspectives on a child’s progression. Today, we [...]
August 30th, 2010
by Tracy in Math in Real Life, Math Learning, Teaching Math
Fields Medal: Inspiring Mathematicians around the World
When a student does great on a math test, she gets a gold star from her teacher. When a math student discovers an outstanding mathematical achievement that changes the way we solve problems, she receives the Fields Medal from the International Mathematics Union. On August 19, 2010, the IMU awarded the ultimate gold star in [...]
August 20th, 2010
by Tracy H in Learning Research, Math Learning, Middle School and Beyond
Keeping Kids Engaged and in School
Gonzaga University recently conducted a study that focused on dropout prevention in middle school. The study suggests this early intervention provides “an early warning system for identifying potential dropouts, a bigger variety of academic opportunities and more rigor and additional funding for community-based social support programs”. (Read the full report, “Enhancing Middle School Student Experiences”). [...]
August 4th, 2010
by Mickelle in K-3 Curriculum, Math Learning, Parent Tips
My Preschooler Just Finished the Kindergarten Curriculum
As one of the National Board Certified Teachers instrumental in building DreamBox Learning K-3 Math, it’s especially rewarding to watch my own child play and learn! After years of watching her cousin play, she was eager to get started. She’s been playing a lot this summer, likely a result of “You need to use your [...]
August 1st, 2010
by Aja in Math Learning, Public Education
Common Core Standards
The New York Times recently posted an article about the newly released Common Core Standards from the State Standards Initiative. I spent some time reviewing the math standards and really appreciated that the standards were clear and concise. The summary for each grade fits easily on one page. The longer versions of the standards use [...]
June 8th, 2010
by Sue in Math Learning, Online Learning
Use DreamBox Learning K-3 Math Free in Summer School Classes!
DreamBox Learning K-3 Math is perfect for summer school! Students will learn an in-depth math curriculum that’s highly individualized to their needs, and they’ll love playing the fun adventure games. So we’ve made it easy to integrate DreamBox into your summer school math program – we made it free! Any school with a summer program [...]
April 26th, 2010
by Mickelle in Math Learning, Teaching Math
Teaching Number Sense Using the Open Number Line
DreamBox Learning provides free teacher resources for any teacher – regardless of whether they’re using DreamBox in the classroom or not! Our free Teacher Tools are virtual manipulatives that can be used with your whole class, or in smaller groups. The DreamBox open number line is an interactive tool you can use to support the [...]
April 23rd, 2010
by Mickelle in Math Learning, Parent Tips
Math Learning Tips for Learning Basic Facts
I wanted to share a few suggestions for learning basic addition and subtraction facts. These activities will help your student develop different strategies for quickly solving basic facts. When doing these activities it’s important for your student to look carefully at the numbers first, and then decide on a strategy. Learning about addends of 1, [...]
