RSM - Port Washington

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The Math an Wall Street Street Presentation with Victoria Preys and Natalie Viderman went great. We enjoyed a fun discussion and math games!

Port Washington

We are pleased to announce that our Port Washington branch has moved to a new location in Long Island.

Our new address is:
Mid-Island Y JCC
45 Manetto Hill Road
Plainview, NY 11803

We are looking forward to seeing you there in the fall for 2017-2018 math year! You can contact us with any questions via e-mail: [email protected] or call us: (201) 661-4229

russianschool.com The first branch of the Russian School of Mathematics in Long Island, RSM-Port Washington provides a world-class afterschool math program for students grades K-12. Our program emphasizes excellence in mathematics, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Over time our students see higher test s...

End of the year awards ceremony. Our students received well deserved achievements certificates. They worked really hard this year developing their math skills!

Chew On This For Earth Day: How Our Diets Impact The Planet

http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/04/22/525113726/chew-on-this-for-earth-day-how-our-diets-impact-the-planet

npr.org The foods we choose to put on our plates — or toss away – could have more of an ecological impact than many of us realize.

RSM Foundation

Learn How Your Child’s Math Knowledge Ranks Internationally
30-Minute Online Challenge Now Extended to February 19th
Register Now

https://rsmfoundation.org/

rsmfoundation.org The RSM Foundation is committed to the promotion of STEM activities for K-­12 students.

Math is Cool! 2015

Math is Cool! 2015

23 Fascinating Maths Facts You'll Probably Never Need To Use

It's fun and interesting!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/kellyoakes/maths-facts-youll-probably-never-need-to-use#.qxeKXE61r

buzzfeed.com

Here are some signs that U.S. kids may be getting smarter in math

washingtonpost.com New approaches are making differences, but can they be incorporated into school systems?

The Math Revolution

RSM is very proud to be a part of math revolution!

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/03/the-math-revolution/426855/-comments

theatlantic.com What’s behind the surge in American teens who are highly fluent in high-order math

There’s one key difference between kids who excel at math and those who don’t

"Because we believe that the idea of “math people” is the most self-destructive idea in America today."

qz.com “I’m just not a math person.” We hear it all the time. And we've had enough. Because we believe that the idea of “math people” is the most self-destructive idea in America today. The truth is, you probably are a math person, and by thinking otherwise, you are possibly hamstringing your own career. W…

A Tenacious Explorer of Abstract Surfaces | Quanta Magazine

An amazing story about the Iranian woman, who received what is widely regarded as the highest honor in mathematics — the Fields Medal.

quantamagazine.org Maryam Mirzakhani has become the first woman Fields medalist for drawing deep connections between topology, geometry and dynamical systems.

Using Creativity to Boost Young Children’s Mathematical Thinking

"Using Creativity to Boost Young Children’s Mathematical Thinking"

ww2.kqed.org By approaching math as a creative endeavor in young children, parents and educators can cultivate some of the skills that are valued in advanced mathematics.

5 Ways Math Can Improve Your Life

That's an interesting way to use math!

menshealth.com This might be the nerdiest (and most useful) story we've ever published

Who said girls aren't interested in maths?

"We need to cultivate the mathematical potential in children - there is no telling how high they will fly as a result" (Source: shironosov/iStockphoto)

abc.net.au Every child starts school with mathematical potential, but women in maths careers are rare. So what inspired Lily Serna to buck the trend?

Everything You Need to Know About the New SAT

nytimes.com Here’s what experts say about the redesigned test, based on practice questions. Tip: Go to a good school, and read a lot.

Russian Math Schools Gaining Popularity in U.S. | IIP Digital

“You know, mathematics is the source of everything.”

Read more: http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/st/english/article/2010/10/20101019101345zjsredna0.107052.html#ixzz3q3gnKz2R

iipdigital.usembassy.gov The Russian approach to mathematics continues to be highly regarded in the United States, and Russian mathematicians infuse their American students with love and respect for the demanding and crucial discipline of learning.

Why Learn Algebra?A discussion of the benefits of learning algebra

"Learning Algebra and beyond can be stimulating and challenging and offer the potential of a good salary. "
http://www.mathmedia.com/whystudal.html

mathmedia.com Why learn high school algebra? A discussion of the benefits of learning algebra and, therefore, critical thinking.

Are calculators killing our ability to work it out in our head?

Do you let your child use calculator?

abc.net.au Does the ubiquitous access to calculators affect our ability to do maths in our heads like we used to?

Let's celebrate math!

The world's largest education competition, the World Education Games are taking place this week from the 13-15th of October. We would love to see how your students are warming up and participating in the event. Please share your photos and tag us at
If you haven't already registered its not too late - www.worldeducationgames.com

Happy Birthday to us!
RSM Port Washington is one year old!

Use It Or Lose It, With Math Skills At Least

Are you still doubting if your child needs math?
Here is the proof that math lessons are good for children not only when they face the SAT.

medicaldaily.com During childhood, we go through a transitional stage where the brain creates new memory pathways when learning math skills. Failure to do this when young could mean you will forever struggle to solve simple equations.

The One Attitude Every Successful Person Has

"Does skill – and eventual achievement – result from an innate ability or from hard work, effort, and a burning desire to improve?"

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/one-attitude-every-successful-person-has-jeff-haden

linkedin.com Does skill – and eventual achievement – result from an innate ability or from hard work, effort, and a burning desire to improve?Good question... and the way we answer it can make a huge impact in the degree to which we succeed, especially over the long term.And that’s why I love this take from Greg…

Memorizers are the lowest achievers and other Common Core math surprises - The Hechinger Report

Mathematics is not about memorizing and calculating. Real mathematics is about inquiry, communication, connections, and visual ideas.

hechingerreport.org It’s time to debunk the myths about who is good in math, and Common Core state standards move us toward this worthy goal. Mathematics and technology leaders support the standards because they are rooted in the new brain and learning sciences. All children are different in their thinking, strength an…

RSM kids are not only good at math, but they are also creative!

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