Soon, 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…
Read MoreDuring the summer months we will be sharing fun math problems and activities for students of all ages. Here’s a challenging counting song from comic, Heywood Banks that can make a…
Read MoreAscend Education announced today the addition of a Teacher Dashboard to its Ascend Math intensive math intervention product. The Ascend Math Dashboard puts the most valuable information on class progress…
Read MoreTodd Hicks, Principal of Crosby Middle School, an Ascend Math Gold Medal Leader, has worked out a unique approach to gaining time for intervention. He shared his scheduling techniques with…
Read MoreValerie Strauss of the Washington Post recently reported on the vast divide in funding for elementary and post secondary schools (the big winners in Federal funding) and middle and high schools. Given the…
Read MoreFor any school or district considering a technology initiative I think this article is a must read. It will only take one minute. Then, pass it along to your committee so…
Read MoreLeadership seems to be one of the flavors of our time. While there are many “tips” and “lists” of leadership essentials, the real measure is one’s ability to lead. In…
Read MoreThis year, Ascend Math is honoring 23 Gold Medalist schools whose math intervention efforts have brought about a turnaround at their schools. The Ascend Math Gold Medal Award was established…
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