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Legos and Math: A Connection Worth Building On
Legos and math, the two seem to be an obvious connection — one that many of us have stumbled across during one pinterest search or another. Truth is, Legos can be more than the simple manipulative tool that we find on pins and blogs across the internet. They are definitely powerful as a manipulative, but their capability to support higher level thinking and real world problem solving should be where we focus our energy.
Getting Smart on Blending Middle Grade Math
A Getting Smart bundle that outlines student-centered approaches to blending middle grade math, published in partnership with The Nellie Mae Education Foundation.
Getting Smart On Blending Middle Grade Math
A collection of blog posts from leaders in the field that outlines student-centered approaches to learning in blended math sponsored by The Nellie Mae Education Foundation.
Student-Centered Learning in Math: A Call to Action
We know that math is so important as we prepare our students for college and beyond. As others have mentioned, we need to ensure we are giving students an opportunity to learn at grade level content or beyond.
Math Fair Educates, Delights and Inspires
Here at MIND Research Institute, we believe that creating powerful and engaging math experiences for kids is what builds a love of mathematics, perseverance and life-long learning. That is why we spent the last weekend with 4,200 children and families celebrating all that is math at what we’ve been calling a “pop-up” math museum.
The Results are In, Growth is Happening
Annual report shows success for students using visual math program.
Make or Break, Why Middle School Math Counts
The middle school landscape is interesting no matter how you spin it, but combine students’ physical and emotional changes with new and difficult content, and unique challenges face educators and students alike. Middle school is a time of development, discovery and transition for students - but also an exciting and powerful time for math education.
Todo Math: Great Math App for Diverse Learners
All in all, Todo Math is a complete, well-designed app which will serve children through all stages of early elementary math education. Perfect for supplemental math practice at school or at home. And it is well worth the purchase price.
Got Game? How Play Enhances Learning
By: Delicia Sepulveda. For the past two years, I've had a hand in creating games that today reach hundreds of thousands of students, helping them learn math in a fun and engaging way. I get to see students playing with puzzles that I designed, and I get to experience first-hand the impact of these games on student learning.
EdTech 10: Announcements From The Road
Though hearts are still breaking over the USA’s loss to Belgium in the World Cup game yesterday, we’re here to boost you back up with the latest in EdTech news. This week we’re focusing on exciting announcements from our time spent this week at ISTE and National Charter Schools Conference. Happy 4th Ya’ll!