Archive for the ‘Middle School and Beyond’ Category
October 28th, 2010
by Neal M in Elementary teachers, Learning Research, Middle School and Beyond, Technology
There is a quote from Thomas Carruthers that I had for years attached to my e-mail signature. He said, “A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary.” Just as teachers need to guide and shape learning for our students, we also need to embrace a shift in our locus of control to our students. [...]
Tags: childrens education, hole in the wall, Learning Research, minimally invasive education, Public Education, rural education
August 20th, 2010
by Tracy H in Learning Research, Math Learning, Middle School and Beyond
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”). [...]
Tags: education intervention, Learning Research
August 3rd, 2009
by Aja in Middle School and Beyond, Teaching Math
A friend pointed me at this TED talk: Arthur Benjamin's formula for changing math education. In it a mathematics professor questions the assumption that after algebra and geometry students should take calculus.
May 15th, 2009
by Byron in Middle School and Beyond, Parenting
Our youngest daughter recently came home facing the decision of whether for the next school year she should go into ‘honors’ math class or the regular math class. We haven’t really faced this before, as the right decision for each of our two older children was straightforward, although different for each. I have seen the angst it has has caused in other families. The stress was particularly acute in those cases where placement was decided by a single test result.
Tags: math culture, Math in Real Life, Math Placement, Standardized curriculum
March 21st, 2009
by Sue in Learning Research, Math in Real Life, Middle School and Beyond
There’s no question that a strong foundation in algebra is one key to raising academic standards, increasing the competitiveness of our future workforce and opening doors to broader career choices for students.
Tags: DreamBox team, math education, Public Education, teaching kids, Teaching Math
February 20th, 2009
by Byron in Math in Real Life, Middle School and Beyond, Parent Tips
I recently came across two articles that really caught my eye.The first was in the Wall Street Journal and was a ranking of the best jobs in the US. Mathematician was ranked #1, with Actuary and Statistician holding #2 and #3 respectively.
Tags: Math Anxiety, Math in Real Life, Math jobs, Math research
January 28th, 2009
by Byron in Math Anxiety, Middle School and Beyond
No parent likes to see their child struggle – whether it be in the math class room, or with fitting in on the playground. As parents, we all get anxious when our child hits a speed bump. And when we get anxious, we forget one of the most basic rules of parenting that we all know: every child is different.
Tags: learing math, Math Learning, Parenting, primary math curriculum, Teaching Math
January 14th, 2009
by Byron in Educational Software Market, Math fun, Middle School and Beyond, Teaching Math
Sorry, but this is a short commercial for a great non-profit program, The Math Olympiad.
The program is a great way to get kids excited about doing fun and challenging math. I had a chance to be involved with this a couple years back when I co-coached our elementary school’s team. The kids really enjoyed the teamwork and competitive spirit of it – which are aspects generally missing from the math classroom.
Tags: math books, math day, Math games, Math Olympiad, middle school
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