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Equity and Access in Math Education

ED Surge

Historically, underserved communities of Black and Latino students experiencing poverty underperform in mathematics as measured by various academic indicators. There is no doubt that nearly two years of remote learning resulted in the loss of learning in all disciplines, particularly in mathematics.

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Facing Fourth Grade: Tips for Parents Dealing with Academic and Social Challenges

Ask a Tech Teacher

At the forefront of these challenges lies mathematics, a subject that undergoes a profound transformation as students delve into more advanced concepts. With the introduction of fractions, decimals, and geometry, the mathematical landscape becomes notably complex, posing significant hurdles for students and parents alike.

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100th Day of School — It’s about Learning

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Literacy Read Rosemary Well’s acclaimed book, Emily’s First 100 Days of School about the daily achievements of grade schoolers for their first 100 days. jumping jacks, sit-ups, and deep knee bends) to learn the concept that 10 sets of 10 equal 100. It’s 54 pages and perfect for ages Pre-K-2.

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Productive Struggle: An Opportunity for In-Depth Mathematics Learning

National Science Foundation

Struggle is a regular part of mathematics class: students struggle to get started, to carry out a process, to express misconceptions and errors, and with “uncertainty in explaining and sense-making” (Warshauer, 2015, p. Generating Mathematically Productive Struggle. Generating Mathematically Productive Struggle.

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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

Futurum

The idea that exam results should be assessed differently based on a student’s socio-economic background is known as differential treatment, and Emil is investigating whether such policies can improve equality and efficiency in education and labour markets. How does Emil study the efficiency of differential treatment?

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Benefits of Leveling the Playing Field in the Classroom

STEM Sport

It refers to creating an environment where every student, regardless of their background, has a fair and equal chance of succeeding. Achieving this goal is not just beneficial to students, it is critical to their success and the future success of the world.

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Archery STEM Challenge

Carly and Adam

This hands-on Archery STEM Challenge is not just about hitting the bullseye; it's about integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into a fun, interactive project that students will love. This law states that for every action, there's an equal and opposite reaction.

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