Educators search for ways to boost math proficiency from pre-K through college
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Liz Willen Dear reader,
Here’s one thing we know about U.S. math education: It’s not working well.
Math anxiety among early education teachers is a big topic on our minds — there’s evidence that teachers who are uncomfortable with math can inadvertently undermine their students’ math learning.
At 1 p.m. ET on Sept. 20 we will host a Linkedin Live conversation ([link removed]) , led by reporter Ariel Gilreath, featuring multiple early education experts that she interviewed for a recent article ([link removed]) . The guests will share their perspectives on how educators can boost their confidence in math and establish a solid foundation for students. Join us next week: We want to hear what you think.
In other math related news, you’ve probably heard the phrase “science of reading,” in connection with a nationwide push for a more phonics inspired approach. Now, following staggering post-pandemic declines in math scores comes a nascent “science of math,” movement that calls for more systematic and explicit math instruction, Sharon Lurye of the Associated Press explains. ([link removed])
It’s the latest in our series “The Math Problem,” a project by the Education Reporting Collaborative that is exploring the math crisis ([link removed]) facing schools and highlighting attempts to make up lost ground ([link removed]) .
In addition (pun intended), we have even more math stories and ideas for you this week. Proof Points columnist Jill Barshay delves into new research ([link removed]) around promising math assessments, while Pamela Burdman of Just Equations argues that students deserve a chance ([link removed]) to learn up-to-date topics like data science that reflect how math is being used in many fields and industries.
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** The ‘science of reading’ swept reforms into classrooms nationwide. What about math? ([link removed])
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Supporters say teaching practices supported by quantitative research could help students, but they are still coming into focus.
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** OPINION: Our students need up-to-date approaches to math education for a quickly changing world ([link removed])
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Data science and statistical reasoning must be part of what all students learn
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A growing number of high schools are offering class credit for climate action
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PROOF POINTS: The value of one-size-fits-all math homework ([link removed])
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Students show long-term improvements in an ed tech study
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TEACHER VOICE: It’s up to us to replace a culture of fear with a culture of trust ([link removed])
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Teachers cannot sit idly by and watch states pass laws that restrict their ability to foster critical thinking
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Survey: Community college goers talk about missed career goals, whether degree was 'worth it' ([link removed])
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More than half of former community college students who enrolled with career aspirations said they did not fulfill those aspirations, survey shows
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Three teaching tips from a top pre-K educator ([link removed])
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Maryland’s 2023 teacher of the year spends time building routines and connections
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COLUMN: Is A/C the new ABC? As the country gets hotter, schools need upgrades ([link removed])
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Design innovations can keep students comfortable while also creating healthier learning places
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OPINION: In an era of teacher shortages, we must embrace and develop new ways to unleash educator talent ([link removed])
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Innovators are providing inspiration that could energize the teaching profession and transform our nation’s public schools
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