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Amid discouraging math scores, are states improving elementary math instruction?

July 3, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

$Better preparation and support for elementary teachers to provide strong math instruction can improve academic and life outcomes for students.$

A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds that most states fall short when it comes to preparing and supporting elementary teachers to effectively…

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Showfloor News: MIND Education announces InsightMath, a math curriculum built on brain research

July 1, 2025 by Laura Ascione

MIND Education announced the launch of InsightMath, the only K-6 core math curriculum redefining math instruction with an approach explicitly ... Read more

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New math problems won’t solve our nation’s math problem

March 6, 2025 by Dr. Joseph Goins, Pathway2Careers

$Contextualizing math is the path forward for math instruction across the country--making it relevant help students grasp concepts.$

How much longer will we keep trying to solve our nation’s dismal math proficiency problem by writing new math problems? Clearly, if that was the answer, it would…

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5 ways to use inquiry-based learning to make math more relevant

January 16, 2024 by Dr. Julie Vogel, National Education Officer, & Jennifer Chintala, Senior Manager Math Solutions, Renaissance

$Math lessons and ongoing practice grounded in inquiry-based learning emphasize conceptual understanding using real-world contexts.$

One of the joys of being an educator is embracing all the differences every student brings to the classroom, while teaching them to celebrate those unique traits in…

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Students are still behind in math–what needs to change?

November 29, 2022 by Jeanette Nicholas, Teacher, Belle Fourche Middle School

$Educators face the daunting task of addressing lost instructional time from the pandemic, while also managing drops in math achievement and teaching grade-level content$

As students return to class this fall, K–12 teachers and administrators face many challenges—and math instruction is high on the list.

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4 ways to bring creativity to math instruction

January 25, 2022 by Jamie MacPherson, Education Specialist, Van Andel Education Institute

$Math doesn’t have to be daunting and draining—here’s how to foster student engagement during your math instruction$

Here’s a question for you: “What do you think is the most unpopular subject in school?” If you thought the safe answer was math, then you’d be right.…

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IXL, Wyzant and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Partner to Provide Personalized Math Instruction

December 8, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

SAN MATEO, Calif. — December 7, 2021 — IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by more than 12 ... Read more

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New ST Math Assignments Feature Makes a Difference While Distance Learning

November 19, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

$an adorable pigtailed girl looking up at a bunch of math equations$

MIND Research Institute, an award-winning neuroscience and education organization, has added an Assignments feature to its flagship ST Math solution, ... Read more

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ST Math and Los Angeles USD Partner to Bring Math Program District-Wide

October 12, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

MIND Research Institute has announced a partnership with Los Angeles Unified School District to bring ST Math®, MIND’s patented approach to math ... Read more

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ST Math and FCPS Partner to Bring Meaningful Math Learning to Va Students

September 25, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

$an adorable pigtailed girl looking up at a bunch of math equations$

MIND Research Institute (MIND) has announced a partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) to bring ST Math®, MIND’s patented ... Read more

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6 teacher recommendations to help students with math

June 8, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Poor performance in previous math classes and low confidence are some of students’ biggest stumbling blocks when it comes to math success, according to a new survey about…

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Researchers: Math needs a more visual approach

April 14, 2016April 13, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Taking a more visual approach to math instruction at the K-12 and higher-ed levels could dramatically change brain development as it relates to future math success, according to…

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Math products seek engagement with robotics, gaming

February 17, 2014February 17, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editor in Chief, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

At the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference in Austin this month, several companies demonstrated products designed to help teach math. Two that stood out in particular were…

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Mathlanding helps elementary educators with math instruction

August 7, 2013August 7, 2013 by ESchool News Staff

Developed by Maryland Public Television in partnership with The Math Forum at Drexel University  and the International Society for Technology in Education, Mathlanding is a new website to…

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How the Common Core is redefining math instruction

October 28, 2014March 22, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

What does teaching math look like under the Common Core standards? Lots of classroom interaction and more inquiry-based approaches to learning, according to experts who are helping schools…

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Projects test real-world use of math as learning tool

July 11, 2012 by From wire service reports

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Study: Common Core could boost U.S. math performance

May 15, 2012May 14, 2012 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor

The Common Core State Standards in mathematics have the potential to enhance students' academic performance if properly implemented, but most states have a long way to go, according…

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Wolfram Alpha launches free portal with tools for math instruction

January 24, 2012January 21, 2012 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor

Numerous studies have highlighted the importance of U.S. students’ math achievement, and now math teachers have a new resource, aligned with the Common Core standards and available free…

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Making math lessons as easy as 1, pause, 2, pause …

October 1, 2010 by Laura Ascione

An increasingly popular approach to teaching math emphasizes visual aids and a slow pace, with a week on the numbers 1 and 2. And while teachers initially are…

Amid discouraging math scores, are states improving elementary math instruction?

Showfloor News: MIND Education announces InsightMath, a math curriculum built on brain research

New math problems won’t solve our nation’s math problem

5 ways to use inquiry-based learning to make math more relevant

Students are still behind in math–what needs to change?

4 ways to bring creativity to math instruction

IXL, Wyzant and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Partner to Provide Personalized Math Instruction

New ST Math Assignments Feature Makes a Difference While Distance Learning

ST Math and Los Angeles USD Partner to Bring Math Program District-Wide

ST Math and FCPS Partner to Bring Meaningful Math Learning to Va Students

6 teacher recommendations to help students with math

Researchers: Math needs a more visual approach

Math products seek engagement with robotics, gaming

Mathlanding helps elementary educators with math instruction

How the Common Core is redefining math instruction

Projects test real-world use of math as learning tool

Study: Common Core could boost U.S. math performance

Wolfram Alpha launches free portal with tools for math instruction

Making math lessons as easy as 1, pause, 2, pause …

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