Posts Tagged ‘Learning Research’
August 4th, 2011
by Jessie W in adaptive learning, From the CEO, Learning Research
SRI Study: Changing the education landscape with intelligent adaptive learning
Our customers can attest to how DreamBox Learning’s math program has changed the lives of their students. Our intelligent adaptive learning program supports a broad range of learners, both struggling to advanced. And the greatest satisfaction comes from students feeling empowered and more confident in their math ability. With the latest study released by SRI [...]
October 28th, 2010
by Neal M in Elementary teachers, Learning Research, Middle School and Beyond, Technology
The "Hole In The Wall" Project
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. [...]
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”). [...]
January 4th, 2009
by Sue in Life at DreamBox Learning, Math Anxiety, Math in Real Life, Math Learning, Online Learning, Public Education
A Few More Reasons "Why Must I Learn Math?"
I’m increasingly conscious of the gap between the urgent calls for more effective math education in the U.S., and the seemingly low expectations some parents have for their own child to advance in math. It’s as if the pressing national need has nothing to do with us on a personal level. I hear parents talk about their child’s math performance, and say things like “I was never good in math either.” Or regarding newer ways of teaching math, I’ve heard “I don’t like the ‘new math’ because I wasn’t taught that way.”
December 18th, 2008
by Sue in Math fun, Parent Tips
What Place Does Fun Have in Learning?
Kids are simply more receptive to learning when they’re having fun. And lots of experts say that play not only fosters learning but it’s also an essential part of a child’s overall well-being. Play enhances kids' cognitive capacity when it gives them opportunities for trial and error, problem solving, and decision making while encouraging their participation in a fun, rewarding environment—that's what makes play both intellectually stimulating and emotionally gratifying.
September 11th, 2008
by Aja in Learning Research, Math Learning
John Hopkins Study: Innate Number Sense Correlates to Math Achievement
Psychologists from John Hopkins University recently published a study that shows a correlation between innate number sense and math achievement in school.
September 8th, 2008
by Lou in Public Education
A Four Day School Week?
Because of rising fuel costs, some rural schools with long bus routes are considering shortening the school week to stay on budget.
August 27th, 2008
by Lou in Math Learning
When It Comes to Learning Math, do Girls = Boys?
The journal Science, released the largest study of its kind on the subject of girls and math. After studying 7 million students over 20 years, it concluded that in grades 2 through 11, “girls have now achieved gender parity in performance on standardized math tests.” Wonderful news, right?!
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