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We Need More Math Teachers. Here’s How to Prepare Them for Life in the Classroom.

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During the day, I teach Algebra I classes to high school freshmen in Springfield, Missouri. One night per week, I teach preservice elementary school teachers who serve as paraprofessionals at K-12 schools in Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama and California through Reach University. Mistakes are valuable.

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Are Students’ Math Futures Being Unwittingly Set By Tracking?

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When Pierrce Holmes entered ninth grade, his school put him in 9C, a lower-level algebra class. He was switched over to the more advanced class, which taught algebra II and geometry. Based on her research, the factors that are used to determine how to group students differ depending both on the state and the type of school.

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Math Instruction Isn’t Working. Could Better Teacher Training Help?

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That’s the question the middle school class was struggling to answer. Fractions hadn’t really connected with the students, says John Barclay, a teacher in Richmond Public Schools in Virginia. It’s common for her to hear, “Oh, you know, I decided to be an elementary school teacher because I don't want to teach math.”

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Fun Math Games to Help Students Practice Math Concepts and Skills

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Cool Math Games Cool Math Games offers access to a wide range of free math games that help students sharpen their mathematical skills. Cool Math games are student friendly and can be used in school and at home. Room Recess also offers free math worksheets ideal for elementary students. Each topic includes a number of subtopics.

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15 Best Math Competitions For Students

The Maker Mom

Children who participate in mathematics contests and competitions with other students their age can see some real benefits from their participation. Thanks to the cooperative nature of the study of mathematics, there are plenty of good-spirited contests for kids to join.

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They Started Teaching During the Pandemic Year. Where Are They Now?

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In April 2020, teachers were beginning to realize that their schools’ closures would not be all that temporary. They’d need to make do with haphazard plans for distance learning through the end of the school year — perhaps longer. years, I have been teaching Algebra I and geometry for grades nine and 10 at Becton Regional High School.

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9 Best Online Math Classes For Kids

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Any of these math platforms serve as a great addition to an in-school curriculum or as a standalone lesson plan. World Scholars Academy World Scholars Academy hosts a two-week intensive mathematics course for kids 15-18, administered by a doctoral candidate from Cambridge, Evgeny Goncharov.

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