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

ED Surge

So I’ve been wondering: What do we know about the science behind good math education? But the finer points of instructional science or political brawls aren’t the only things decelerating student learning. 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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Two Main Branches of Mathematics That Kids Need to Learn

STEM Education Guide

A well-organized world without the use of mathematics is unimaginable. Therefore, it’s no surprise that a wealth of mathematical branches exists in the world today. Nowadays, a mathematics study from the basics to advanced levels that contribute to technology, medicine, engineering, and more. What Is Mathematics?

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Fun Math Games to Help Students Practice Math Concepts and Skills

Educators Technology

Cool Math Games Cool Math Games offers access to a wide range of free math games that help students sharpen their mathematical skills. Math Playground games cover different topics including fraction games, division games, multiplication games, ratio games, pre-algebra games, geometry games, and more.

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Space Explorations, Science Fiction Writing, Shadow Puppet Shows: An Interdisciplinary Unit

User Generated Education

I’ve discussed offering electives to my gifted elementary students. Standards Addressed Next Generation Science Standards ETS1.C: Agrinautica is designed for 4th and 5th graders learning mathematical expression-building and order of operations, important pre-algebra skills. My group of 2nd/3rd graders chose space.

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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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9 Best Online Math Classes For Kids

The Maker Mom

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. They’ll enjoy ten classes over two weeks, where they gain a better understanding of proof-based mathematics.

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Elevate Math Skills with STEAM

PCS Edventures

Mathematics is so much more than just a school subject. Movement: Exploring mathematical concepts using whole-body movement is a great way to support learner understanding and memory of abstract math ideas. Example: In Sports Science , learners use their bodies and objects to tackle math standards.

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