New standards bring new excitement, expectations
New standards make this an exciting time for teachers.
‘Building SPEED: The Mathematics of NASCAR’
High school mathematics teachers are invited to attend the “Building SPEED: The Mathematics of NASCAR” workshop July 28 at Henry Clay High School. Door prizes will be given away such as teaching supplies, books and iPads. The workshop will focus on higher-level mathematics courses such as Algebra II, Pre-Calculus and the new Transition to College Mathematics course. For more information, [...]
Leaders try out new mathematics, literacy approaches
From the Prichard Committee Teachers from school districts across Kentucky shared what they see as revolutionary new teaching strategies and lessons that will strengthen what students know in mathematics and language arts. What started as a pilot program in nine school districts will soon spread across the state – and to other states as well. An audience of 225 state [...]
Resource explains mathematics concepts
Mathmaster.org offers short videos explaining mathematics concepts of numbers, algebra, space and shape, and data and probability. Each video offers a short, concise explanation on how to perform tasks such as adding numbers in a column or graph transformations. The activities section offers video explanations of some fun mathematics activities for students such as curves of pursuit and sequence designs. [...]
Learning app-ens: Schools take to the small screen with iPods, iPads to enhance education
iPods, iPads bring new life to traditional lessons.
Putting the pieces together
Hybrid concept is working in algebra classrooms.
Smooth transition
Courses help high school seniors prepare for college curriculum
Teachers’ natural chemistry with students adds up to success
Mathematics, science teachers celebrated on a presidential level.
Pennsylvania Space Grant workshops
The Pennsylvania Space Grant will offer workshops this summer that keep pace with the latest science research, engage in standards-based classroom activities and explore ways to make science fun. Workshops are for in-service science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) educators. Grants are awarded to all participants to cover in-state tuition, lodging, parking, some meals and partial travel. Sessions include: Astrobiology: [...]
Grants push state forward with next-generation mathematics, literacy
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has given Kentucky about $2 million to improve classroom instruction and align content to the Common Core Academic Standards by developing instructional strategies and tools in mathematics and literacy.