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Now is the time to book summer Professional Development! Summer dates fill quickly. Please email Linda West at [email protected] to schedule a call to discuss the needs of your school.

The Singapore Math Summit is back July 2022. Stay tuned for details.

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Looking forward to seeing everyone next week! Singapore Math In-Depth Summit is ready to roll!

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Eureka Math / EngageNY * - SMARTTraining EngageNY, also known as Eureka Math, was the very first curriculum written by teachers, for teachers. Specifically written to meet the new, rigorous math standards, this curriculum strives to increase student understanding, comprehension, and critical thinking abilities. It is fully available … Co...

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If your school has a Pre-K program it is worth looking at Dimensions Math Pre-K https://www.chalkbeat.org/posts/us/2019/04/17/preschool-research-peers-benefits-south-carolina/

Can pre-K help students, even if they don't attend? “Having students come into the classroom better prepared, that in and of itself is going to help all students,” said researcher Breyon Williams.

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A Woman Has Won the ‘Nobel Prize of Math’ for the First Time Ever Karen Uhlenbeck is the first woman to win the Abel Prize for mathematics.

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Don't miss Dr. Yep Ban Har speaking on the focal points of a grade band July 18 and 19 2019

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Early STEM Provides 'Critical Foundation' for Future Learning -- THE Journal It's time to ramp up STEM in early childhood education, according to the Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education (CADRE).

Are high-stakes tests giving us the full story?
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The problem with high-stakes testing and women in STEM - The Hechinger Report In New York City, there’s a big debate over who should gain admittance to eight elite public high schools, including the well-known Stuyvesant High School and the Bronx High School of Science. Currently, Asian-American students score high enough on an entry exam to win a considerable majority of t...

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SF schools' move to delay algebra shows positive results, district says The San Francisco school board’s controversial decision to delay algebra instruction until high school is paying off in more students taking higher-level math classes, district officials said. Across the city’s high schools, 4,660 students are taking precalculus, statistics or calculus courses t...

Education trends for 2019. Which ones do you think you will use in your school?
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6 K-12 trends to watch in 2019 With the events of the past year as prologue, school climate and culture, new leadership models, and accountability, among others, will dominate the industry in the coming year.

Fourth grade students go to the airport to learn more ways to use math.
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Students reach new heights in math - The Martha's Vineyard Times You all remember the old Chicago word problem? If one train leaves the station going 50 mph and a second train … Well, the same thing applies to planes. If one plane is located closer to Martha’s Vineyard, but is traveling at a slower speed than another plane that’s farther away, Rodney Dunbar...

Amazon is expanding it's Future Engineer program.
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Amazon Expands Future Engineer Program to Younger Grades -- THE Journal Amazon has expanded its 'Future Engineer' initiative into K-8. The program has begun offering free online lessons and funding summer camps to help students discover the fun of computer science.

Does your school teach financial literacy to elementary school students? It's a great way to teach real world math.
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Raguet Elementary fifth graders in Nacogdoches learn financial literacy during holiday buying season Nacogdoches elementary students are learning a lesson that is valuable for this time of year.The subject -- financial literacy. Four years ago the state added the subject for students in kindergarten to fifth grade.The holiday season provides the perfect lesson plan.

Big changes are coming for middle school math students in Alabama!
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Math changes equal more opportunities for Alabama students Proposed changes could mean math-loving students can go farther in high school.

Have you heard of Algebra For All?
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Algebra for All: 'Having the impact we hoped' The first year of eliminating tracking for eighth grade algebra showed positive results according to a report presented Monday to the Evanston District 65 School Board.

This is a good way to engage your math students.
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JCPS teachers take to YouTube to improve student math skills Marion C. Moore middle school teachers are getting creative in their classes through a platform that speaks to their students.

Finland's successful education system.
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OPINION: Can this 12-step program from Finland aid U.S. education? A 12-step program to rescue the U.S. educational system by making it more like Finland.

You've heard of Maker Spaces but have you tried Maker Bags?
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Engaging Reluctant STEM Learners with Maker Bags Reluctant learners weigh heavily on educators' minds. In STEM subjects, the same students who hesitate to engage for a range of reasons—such as low confidence with the material, fear of failure, or lack of connection to the content—are often the same students who are underrepresented in STEM car...

What a fun way to teach math!
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CSU professor, student create math-inspired comic book for elementary students A Columbus State University professor has teamed up with a student to help teach math to elementary-aged children: a comic book.

Here is an interesting study about print versus digital learning.
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A new study shows that students learn way more effectively from print textbooks than screens Students told researchers they preferred and performed better when reading on screens. But their actual performance tended to suffer.

SMARTTraining offers Math PD though webinars, visiting your schools, or at our successful summer math summit, "Singapore Math In-Depth Summit" July 17, 18, and 19, 2019. Providing best practices to new teachers, as well as, experienced teachers.
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Using Fingers to Count in Math Class Is Not 'Babyish'

Do you offer personalized learning to your students?
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Personalized learning remains a hot topic, but what does the groundwork look like? As a buzzword, personalization has become ubiquitous at ed conferences, but schools are taking a variety of steps to give students greater ownership of their learning.

Math Trauma is real. Read this article to find out more.
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Think you're bad at math? You may suffer from 'math trauma' Many Americans feel anxiety or dread when it comes to math. A lot of that anxiety starts in childhood.

Seating is limited. Reserve your seat now! Don't miss this Math Workshop designed for administrators and teachers. Tricia Salerno and Linda West will be presenting this 2-day workshop. Register at the link below!
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Many advocates encourage elementary and middle school students be exposed to coding early to boost interest in STEM fields earlier. Experts say learning to code at earlier ages has also been shown to improve critical thinking and problem solving skills.

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Somerville students step up STEM game A new frontier in education is being opened up in Somerville, where students at the Winter Hill Community School are using games to incorporate coding into their learning.“Learning to code is critical because it gives students the opportunity to be creative in how they learn,” said Chad Mazza, p...