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Mathematics

Male students more confident in math and STEM class

More than three-quarters of male students report participating frequently and confidently in math and science classes, compared with 58% of girls who say the same.

Academic Esports: Vegas school blends video games, curriculum

With the help of his students, Hubert Ham put esports on the map at Alexander Dawson School. It came with a worthwhile price: learning, not just playing.

Academic Esports Conference showcases featured speakers

Top administrators, faculty and gaming experts who will be at the show are highlighted in a preview of the October Academic Esports Conference and Expo.

Academic Esports Conference and Expo announces agenda

The three-day Academic Esports Conference features nearly 60 sessions with academic and esports experts who will address needs at both K-12 and higher education and offer strategies, guidance and best practices.

How deep will the COVID-19 learning slide be?

A COVID-19 slide could mean some students could return in fall with 70% of a typical year’s learning gains in reading, and less than 50% in math, which is nearly a full year behind, NWEA researchers say.

The Power of Instructional Routines

Routines are crucial to effective mathematics instruction, by providing students with structure and helping them understand what to expect, supporting classroom management and guiding students toward common learning goals. Attend […]
Thu Apr 23rd, 2020

5 tips for leveraging student interest through Minecraft

A renowned middle school teacher offers up some of the best ways to keep students engaged and connected during COVID-19 ... by giving them something they enjoy: Minecraft.
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Mon Apr 13th, 2020

Math fluency improves student learning and appreciation of the subject

A Q&A with Gina Kling, Mathematics Instructor at Western Michigan University and Author of Everyday Mathematics 4. Sponsored content by McGraw-Hill.
Wed Apr 1st, 2020

How to Support Positive Math Classrooms

Despite the best efforts of K-12 educators, too many students lose interest in math, or even give up on it altogether. It’s crucial that educators, schools and districts address underlying […]
Thu Mar 26th, 2020

Financial literacy courses pay off

A recent district initiative to build STEM skills opened the door for a personal finance class at Lewis Mills High School in Connecticut, says principal and DA guest columnist Chris Rau, who champions the class as a graduation requirement.

Thu Feb 20th, 2020

Real-world math: How to add a sense of wonder

Real-world math problems better connect with students and demonstrate how the subject, along with problem-solving and productive struggle, can be used in their daily lives.
Thu Feb 13th, 2020