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Mathematics

Bring real-world tools to the math classroom with spreadsheets

Despite being the primary technology used in mathematics education, the only people who still use graphing calculators regularly in their workplace are math teachers. DA guest columnist Jack Marley-Payne says spreadsheets are a better way to learn math.

Curriculum association news roundup

From student assessment changes and innovative science teaching awards to board appointments and leadership training, here’s what K-12 educators need to know about what’s happening at ACTFL, ACTE, NCSS, NCTM and NSTA.

Where K-12 students can get STEM homework help from college tutors

College students staff nightly homework hotlines for high school and middle school students who math and science help. Rather than serving up the answers, tutors aim to guide the younger students toward solving problems themselves.

Why don’t we spend more time teaching math?

English language arts and math are the one-two punch of the elementary school curriculum. Yet the average teaching time spent on these two areas is far from equal and balanced

Michigan students benefit from learning with Everyday Mathematics

Three case studies of Michigan districts that use McGraw-Hill’s curriculum. Sponsored content by McGraw-Hill Education.

K-12 association news: Curriculum roundup

Here’s a look at new developments from ACTFL, ILA, NCTM and NSTA.
Mon Jul 15th, 2019

Math practices to improve student outcomes

A Q&A session with Grace Kelemanik and Amy Lucenta , authors of "Routines for Reasoning" and the new Curriculum Associates’ Ready Classroom Mathematics K-5 program. Sponsored content by Curriculum Associates.
Fri Mar 29th, 2019

DA op-ed: High school students like math they can use

I run a company that provides analysis of mortgage borrowers to financial institutions. As a result, I am often approached for financial advice. The most common questions are: Should I […]
Tue Mar 26th, 2019

The link between math and language skills

In 2016-17, one fifth-grade class of English-speaking students at a Spanish immersion school in Michigan received higher marks on a state assessment after using Everyday Mathematics 4 (EM4) from McGraw-Hill […]
Thu Jan 31st, 2019

Math programs for K12 education

Many math programs feature a combination of digital, print and hands-on activities for students; provide educators with PD opportunities, such as on-site and video coaching; and generate assessment data to help personalize instruction.
Fri Jan 11th, 2019

Movers and Shakers: Kentucky K12 district leader establishes office for educating minorities

In his first year as superintendent, Manny Caulk opened the new grant-funded office, created academic excellence strategies, redesigned high schools and launched a volunteer campaign.
Thu Dec 20th, 2018