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Making Math Class Relevant to Real Life

Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. Some educators think its because math instruction is stuck in a rut. Procedural, boring and, in some cases, totally outdated , math lessons just dont seem to pull students in. Around the country, students math performance is in a slump.

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5 math curriculum insights from educators

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Instead of asking for the usual feedback on curriculum, I posed a different question. Here are the passionate and clear responses educators provided when I asked, “What does your ideal math curriculum look like?” It empowers teachers to facilitate collaborative learning. It’s student-centered and flexible.

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Birmingham City Schools Leads Groundbreaking Research on Student Motivation and Math Achievement

eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

/PRNewswire/ — BirminghamCity Schools (BCS) is spearheading an innovative research initiative to explore the critical link between student motivation and math performance. This project also contributes to the broader goal of improving use of any high-quality math instructional material for all students.”

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Designing a Kinesthetic Station: Get Kids Moving in Math Class

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 20, 2020

Can the Station Rotation Model work in a math class? I’ve coached math teachers who struggle to imagine designing their lessons using this model because the curriculum is so linear. to write a series of blogs about how she is using the Station Rotation Model in her math class. I get this question a lot.

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Planning a Station Rotation Lesson for Your Math Classroom

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Last week in Palm Springs, I had the pleasure of coaching a 9th-grade math teacher. It was exciting to work with a math teacher who was eager to try using the station rotation model in her math classroom. Math instruction tends to be linear with each lesson building on the one before.

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

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

Key points: Relevancy has great power in math instruction Reaching peak engagement in K-12 science education Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy For more news on STEM subjects, visit eSNs STEM & STEAM hub How much longer will we keep trying to solve our nations dismal math proficiency problem by writing new math problems?

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Need Inspiration Designing Station Rotation Lessons for your Math, English, History, or Science Class?

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 24, 2021

So, I’ve created the following idea documents brainstorming learning activities that teachers in math, English, and history may find helpful as they plan for their station rotation lessons. Math: Station Rotation Ideas. Science curriculum, like math, can be very linear. Science: Station Rotation Ideas.

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The key to boosting math achievement? Neuroscience

eSchool News

MAY 6, 2025

The answer may lie in research-based approaches that leverage neuroscience to align math instruction with how the brain naturally processes information. To learn more about how neuroscience plays a critical role in math achievement, click here. Focusing on how students learn can be the impetus for positive change.

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4 ways a STEAM-centered curriculum is critical to youth education

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Within the first quarter of this school year, gaps in academic proficiencies such as reading, writing and math have become prevalent. The answer lies in the inclusion of arts in a STEM-centered curriculum. Science, technology, engineering, and math are broad but dynamic subjects that contain innumerable and specific learning concepts.

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How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

My goal became connecting students to nature through their passions and connecting teachers standards-driven curriculum to nature through environmental literacy. For many schools and districts, integrating environmental topics like this into the curriculum can feel like a heavy burden.

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Early screening and intervention are the key to math success

eSchool News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As with reading disabilities, early identification can lead to timely and effective support, reducing students’ long-term struggles with math and boosting educational outcomes. million students–about the population of Kansas–with some degree of math learning disability. What is dyscalculia?

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Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

But what if we reimagined attendance not just as a policy to enforce, but as an essential part of the curriculum for both students and parents? Here’s why we should consider attendance as part of the curriculum. Imagine a world where attendance is taught with the same rigor and methodology as math or science.

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Edtech tools to beat our state of emergency in reading and math achievement

eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Although all members of the team worked hard to maintain continuity of learning during the pandemic, COVID has left our students’ reading and math skills in a state of emergency. Eureka Math is also an important component in our efforts to boost student success in math. Alongside Eureka Math, we use i-Ready.

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We can teach math better–here’s how

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

A national mathematics panel has not been convened to lay out the science of how students most effectively learn math, but there is a large body of research available. Unfortunately, the math instruction most students receive is not based in the science of math—but it could be. Being Lectured at Doesn’t Work.

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Using evidence-based math programs to address learning recovery

eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

The latest reports confirm that the pandemic slowed progress in math and reading for millions of U.S. As districts seek effective strategies and resources for addressing learning recovery, particularly in math , they should consider investing in evidence-based solutions. Evidence-based or philosophy-based?

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

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

As students return to class this fall, K–12 teachers and administrators face many challenges—and math instruction is high on the list. Educators now face the daunting task of making up for lost instructional time from the COVID-19 pandemic, while at the same time, addressing drops in math achievement and teaching grade-level content.

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Young students less prepared for grade-level reading, math

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Those children, who were ages 1 to 4 at the start of the pandemic, are coming to school less prepared and lagging behind expectations with signs of a slow recovery,” said Dr. Kristen Huff, vice president of assessment and research at Curriculum Associates. This press release originally appeared online.

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How a major MD district boosted middle math achievement

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Improving math achievement has long been a sticking point for U.S. Now, one Maryland school district is seeing substantial improvements in grades 6-8 math scores. Students who completed 10 Speak Agent learning activities experienced a 10 percent higher mean score than their peers on the PGCPS Math Benchmark assessments.

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Annual Survey Highlights Educators’ Embrace of ST Math, Created by MIND Education

eSchool News

JULY 5, 2024

. — MIND Education , an organization dedicated to ensuring that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world’s most challenging problems, today released the results of its annual ST Math Teacher Survey, conducted by MIND Research Institute, its social impact organization specializing in education and neuroscience research.

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Mathletics Announces US Winners of 2023 ‘World Math Day’

eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

NEW YORK – On March 8, 2023, 296,090 students from around the world took part in ‘World Math Day’ , an online annual event that fosters a love of math in students and boosts their engagement in the subject. Nationwide, there’s growing concern around students’ math performance. A big congratulations to all!”

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Utah STEM Action Center Adds IXL Math to K-12 Personalized Learning Grant List

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

. — IXL , the personalized learning platform used by more than 14 million students, announced that it has been added to Utah’s K-12 Math Personalized Learning Software Grant list by the state’s STEM Action Center.

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Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Announce New Study Results and Effectiveness of their K – 5 Science Curriculum

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2025

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom curriculum improved students scores in N.C. Lapp and Anne B. Keiser Director of the Smithsonian Science Education Center.

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Architect Dynamic Blended Learning Lessons with Your Adopted Curriculum

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2023

A similar truth applies to the adopted curriculum many teachers use. While initially, it’s beneficial to have a clear roadmap to follow when implementing a new curriculum; as teachers gain confidence using it, they will desire to exercise their creativity to tailor the learning experience to the unique needs of their students.

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HMH Launches Performance Suite: A Unified Solution for Curriculum, Assessment and Professional Development

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Performance Suite –a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum and instruction to harmonize K-12 classroom teaching practices on a single platform. began using Performance Suite this fall with HMH’s Into Math curriculum. “We

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5 ways to create a strong math culture in your schools

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

They are distant during class, uninterested in engaging with the material, and their beliefs confirmed every time they get a question wrong – “I can’t do math.” Furthermore, research suggests that having a positive attitude toward math can boost math achievement. Make math relevant. How can teachers combat this belief?

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With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Math is a fundamental part of K-12 education, but students often face significant challenges in mastering increasingly challenging math concepts. Many students suffer from math anxiety, which can lead to a lack of confidence and motivation.

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How this middle school teacher gets students to challenge themselves in math

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2024

When Salvador Quijada, a seventh and eighth grade math teacher at Philip’s Academy Charter School, thinks back on his own journey as a mathematician, he gives credit to one high school math teacher who pushed him to take on AP calculus. I did the research to find the right curriculum. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.

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Carnegie Learning Adds Multilingual Math and Literacy Tutors in Gadsden ISD

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

To meet the needs of the district, Carnegie Learning is expanding their offerings in Gadsden ISD with new K-12 math and literacy, SAT and PSAT preparation to their portfolio of services. with an ever-increasing portfolio of new curriculum offerings being added as district needs arise. About Carnegie Learning, Inc.

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IXL Math Meets Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier 1 Requirements in Randomized Control Trial Conducted by Johns Hopkins University

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

BALTIMORE, Maryland — IXL Learning , developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, has unveiled the findings of a Johns Hopkins University study that affirms IXL Math’s effectiveness in boosting student achievement. ” Visit our research page for more information about IXL’s studies.

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CodeHS Launches Comprehensive, Easy-to-Use Computer Science Curriculum for Elementary

eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2023

While the emphasis on computer science curriculum is often placed on middle and high schools, the need for elementary students to acquire the skills necessary for success in a technology-driven world is becoming increasingly crucial. The In Focus Pathway is designed for a dedicated computer science or technology class. .

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Can ‘Math Therapists’ Make a Dent In America’s Declining Math Performance?

Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2025

Danielle Robinson desperately wants to help math teachers, but its a tough job. So I feel like I have to apologize: Sorry, Im talking to you about math. Robinsons job is really about helping educators to sort through what she calls math trauma, an aversion caused by their own bad experiences in the subject. Math As Humanities?

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Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

How could we embed these skills into our classes without falling further behind in our curriculum? But how could I do this without making my fifth graders feel like they were back in first grade? John taught us a word routine that day that gave us and our students a step-by-step process to follow when encountering unfamiliar words.

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How to integrate a computer science curriculum into K-5 classrooms

eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

Since introducing a new computer science curriculum in 2019, my students at Redlands Unified School District have consistently shown engagement, genuine enthusiasm, and joy in learning. These words are music to any teacher’s ears and I’m lucky enough to hear this sentiment from my students often.

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6 ways to make math more accessible for multilingual learners

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

Key points: All students are math language learners, regardless of their home language Fostering metacognition and AI integration for ELLs How to support multilingual learners in STEM For more news on language learners, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Math isnt just about numbers. Post the terms on math walls.

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Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2024

How could we embed these skills into our classes without falling further behind in our curriculum? But how could I do this without making my fifth graders feel like they were back in first grade? John taught us a word routine that day that gave us and our students a step-by-step process to follow when encountering unfamiliar words.

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Savvas Announces New Math and Reading Solutions that Engage and Inspire Students While Giving Educators the Resources to Help All Learners Achieve

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce new and enhanced math and reading solutions that engage and inspire students to learn, while giving educators the evidence-based instructional resources they need to accelerate learning and help all students achieve. “At

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Big Deals: Advanced offerings in curriculum and data analytics, parent communication, remote tutoring, and more

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Carnegie Learning , a leader in AI-driven technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education, announced this month that the company has reached a new milestone: providing over 72,000 high-dosage live virtual tutoring sessions, serving over 13,000 students.

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Celebrate Pi Day and Maths Day

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 14, 2025

Two math celebrations are coming up: Pi Day and World Maths Day Pi Day Pi Day is an annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant (pi). If you wish to celebrate with fun maths events, take a look at this video from the World Maths Day Website: Up to 4 million students world-wide participate in the online competition.

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Big Deals—Khan Academy Boosts National Civics Bee, AI Tackles Campus Safety, and Stanford Offers Online Math

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Immersive, a unit of Stanford Online High School, has launched Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra, an online course based on recently developed curriculum for first-year Stanford students. They must also submit a recommendation letter from a math instructor, and be under the age of 18.

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Savvas Learning Company’s Full Suite of K-12 Math Programs Approved by the South Carolina State Board of Education for Statewide Adoption

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

/PRNewswire/ — Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that the South Carolina State Board of Education has approved the full suite of Savvas K-12 math programs for statewide adoption across all grade levels.

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Online Summer Educational Activities

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 6, 2025

She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Could Play Boost Students’ Math Performance?

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

When he teaches a math class, Tom Fisher wants students to feel confused. For Fisher, its important to mingle math and play. Too often, math teachers present information through lecturing and worksheets to students, forcing learners to decipher the context and usefulness on their own. I mean, its fun!

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How 4 districts use AI tools to transform education

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is using NotebookLM and Gemini for curriculum review and district guidance. CPS staff are creating Gems (custom AI experts in Google Gemini) when they upload the district’s curriculum development evidence guides and rubrics.

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Microsoft and FFA help students use smart sensors and AI to learn about the future of farming and technology

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

The kits include ready-to-use sensor systems along with curriculum for teachers and are designed for classrooms of all kinds; no prior technical experience is required. Gaining hands-on experience with machine automation, data science and AI will help American agricultural students remain competitive in the global market.

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Making Math Class Relevant to Real Life

5 math curriculum insights from educators

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Birmingham City Schools Leads Groundbreaking Research on Student Motivation and Math Achievement

Designing a Kinesthetic Station: Get Kids Moving in Math Class

Planning a Station Rotation Lesson for Your Math Classroom

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

Need Inspiration Designing Station Rotation Lessons for your Math, English, History, or Science Class?

The key to boosting math achievement? Neuroscience

4 ways a STEAM-centered curriculum is critical to youth education

How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

Early screening and intervention are the key to math success

Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents

Edtech tools to beat our state of emergency in reading and math achievement

We can teach math better–here’s how

Using evidence-based math programs to address learning recovery

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

Young students less prepared for grade-level reading, math

How a major MD district boosted middle math achievement

Annual Survey Highlights Educators’ Embrace of ST Math, Created by MIND Education

Mathletics Announces US Winners of 2023 ‘World Math Day’

Utah STEM Action Center Adds IXL Math to K-12 Personalized Learning Grant List

Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Announce New Study Results and Effectiveness of their K – 5 Science Curriculum

Architect Dynamic Blended Learning Lessons with Your Adopted Curriculum

HMH Launches Performance Suite: A Unified Solution for Curriculum, Assessment and Professional Development

5 ways to create a strong math culture in your schools

With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts

How this middle school teacher gets students to challenge themselves in math

Carnegie Learning Adds Multilingual Math and Literacy Tutors in Gadsden ISD

IXL Math Meets Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier 1 Requirements in Randomized Control Trial Conducted by Johns Hopkins University

CodeHS Launches Comprehensive, Easy-to-Use Computer Science Curriculum for Elementary

Can ‘Math Therapists’ Make a Dent In America’s Declining Math Performance?

Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now

How to integrate a computer science curriculum into K-5 classrooms

6 ways to make math more accessible for multilingual learners

Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now

Savvas Announces New Math and Reading Solutions that Engage and Inspire Students While Giving Educators the Resources to Help All Learners Achieve

Big Deals: Advanced offerings in curriculum and data analytics, parent communication, remote tutoring, and more

Celebrate Pi Day and Maths Day

Big Deals—Khan Academy Boosts National Civics Bee, AI Tackles Campus Safety, and Stanford Offers Online Math

Savvas Learning Company’s Full Suite of K-12 Math Programs Approved by the South Carolina State Board of Education for Statewide Adoption

Online Summer Educational Activities

Could Play Boost Students’ Math Performance?

How 4 districts use AI tools to transform education

Microsoft and FFA help students use smart sensors and AI to learn about the future of farming and technology

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