Mathematics

The latest news about mathematics, including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

From left, Luna Rodriguez, Sabrina Vulpio, and Justin Burgher, 7th graders at PS 232, dance on the light-activated Math Square at the Museum of Mathematics in New York.
—Emile Wamsteker for Education Week

Museums Open Doors to Informal Math Learning

A new museum in New York City, along with math exhibits in other museums, are designed to infuse fun into learning. (June 4, 2013)

Spotlight on Math Instruction

This Spotlight focuses on math instruction and how educators are adapting their teaching, integrating new technologies, and preparing for the common core.

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This Spotlight examines efforts to support algebra instruction and the accompanying policy challenges.

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This Spotlight takes a closer look at innovative approaches to STEM teaching and learning in American schools.

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Math Practices and the Common Core
This Education Week webinar examined what the standards for mathematical practice mean, and how they can be effectively integrated into the classroom.

Implementing the Common Core Math Standards
In this webinar, math experts from two school districts, one urban and on suburban, shared their strategies and experiences in preparing for the standards.

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Questions Arise About Need for Algebra 2 for All
Debate over the subject's relevancy brews in several states even as the Common Core State Standards for mathematics expect students to master that content.
June 11, 2013 - Education Week
Focus On: Informal Learning
Museums Open Doors to Informal Math Learning
A new museum in New York City, along with math exhibits in other museums, are designed to infuse fun into learning.
June 4, 2013 - Education Week
Schools Face Shortage of Digital Curricula for English-Learners
To help individualize lessons, teachers often rely on digital curricula used for all students as well as software programs tailored for English-language learners.
May 20, 2013 - Education Week
Children's Spatial Skills Seen as Key to Math Learning
All that time cutting paper and tracing shapes helps young pupils master math later on, according to new research.
May 14, 2013 - Education Week
Standards' Writers Give Math Guidance
A set of "publishers' criteria" for the common-core standards for high school and a revised set for elementary school are released.
April 16, 2013 - Education Week
FOCUS ON: ENGINEERING
Engineering Building a Foundation in K-12 Curricula
Often the neglected part of STEM education, engineering is making inroads into the precollegiate sphere.
March 26, 2013 - Education Week
Focus On: Engineering
New NAEP to Gauge Engineering, Technology Literacy
The computerized exam will ask students to apply their knowledge of technology and engineering principles to solve problems.
March 26, 2013 - Education Week
Study: Middle School Algebra Push Yields Minimal Performance Gains
A new study finds that increasing enrollment in advanced math classes before high school hasn't led to higher math performance for states on the national assessment in the subject.
March 26, 2013 - Education Week
Teachers Break Down Math Standards for At-Risk Pupils
Some math teachers are refining practices and getting creative to help struggling students make the shift to the common core.
March 26, 2013 - Education Week
Commentary
The Math Standards and Moving Beyond the Worksheet
The common-core math standards offer an opportunity for teachers to move away from a step-by-step instructional model, writes Alison Crowley.
March 26, 2013 - Education Week

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