Mathematics

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

Christine Miller, a teacher at Sylvan Learning Center of Irmo/Lexington, works with Asia Brown, a 3rd grader, at the 'Fraction Action' summer camp in Columbia, S.C.
—Brett Flashnick for Education Week

Federal Research Suggests New Approach to Teaching Fractions

"Fraction camps" are just one technique researchers are exploring in their efforts to help students get a better grasp of one of the most troublesome topics in basic mathematics. (July 18, 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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08/01 01:43 pm | PARCC Sees Dip in Confidence Poll of Washington 'Insiders' | A new survey caps tumultuous few weeks for PARCC, which has seen several state members drop out or decide not to use its tests.

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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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With the Common Core State Standards hovering, a middle school math teacher discusses her efforts to help her students reason abstractly and approach problems more systematically.
December 31, 2012 - Teacher
But American 4th and 8th graders are still in the shadow of peers in high-performing East Asian nations on the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study.
December 11, 2012 - Education Week
After amassing $24 million in its first go-round, a national coalition opens a second "innovation fund" to recruit and train STEM educators.
November 2, 2012 - Education Week
The new measures set the state on a course for some potentially significant changes to the curriculum.
October 23, 2012 - Education Week
It will take more than computer-based tests to truly assess students' math abilities, Hugh Burkhardt writes.
October 2, 2012 - Education Week
Dissatisfied with what was available, Utah educators are producing high school math e-textbooks they aim to align with the standards.
September 25, 2012 - Education Week
An ongoing series of studies shows students do better when word problems are tailored to their interests.
September 25, 2012 - Education Week
Only one-quarter of the class of 2012 that took the college-entrance exam met all the benchmarks that mark success in college.
August 22, 2012 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Computers Can Boost Automaticity
August 20, 2012 - Education Week
The document by the lead writers of the common core is being welcomed by the education community, with noted shortcomings.
August 7, 2012 - Education Week

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