Kathy Kreidler of Taylor County Elementary just presented to two packed houses at the FCTM (Florida Council of Teacher’s of Mathematics) Conference. Kathy is an extraordinary, innovative educator dedicated to helping…
Read MoreA recent article by the Global Digital Citizen Foundation caught my eye. The article Why We Shouldn’t Fear Technology in the Classroom, didn’t really grab me for the headline but…
Read MoreCould you be a teacher in the 1880’s? The math problem below was used as a test for new teachers at the Quasset school in the 1880’s. Three boys, A, B,…
Read MoreState test results for Crosby Middle School in Crosby, TX rose substantially for seventh grade students using Ascend Math® last year. In fact, they saw a 0% to 38% improvement in…
Read MoreShare these math problems with your math class this Labor Day week. The facts below come by way of the Economic Policy Institute through Forbes. $28,659: Median annual earning of…
Read MoreCongratulations to the students and educators at Carlin Springs Elementary, a largely Hispanic school with a high ELL population. Their third-grade students had a pass rate on the state’s standardized…
Read MoreA recent article in Education Dive explores ways in which technology can make invisible the help that special education students receive compared to their general ed counterparts. “There’s some anecdotal…
Read MoreSoon, Ascend Education will release a study revealing the math skill gaps most prominent among students in need of intervention. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first…
Read MoreIn a past article on gamification I’ve written that “Interactive engagement, not entertainment, is at the core of a computer game’s ability to motivate. Finding ways to make math more interactive…
Read MoreSince 2003, the winner of the All Star Game (National League or American League) has enjoyed home field advantage in the World Series. Last night, the American League won the…
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