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Many students decide they’re not a ‘math person’ by the end of elementary school, new study shows

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Roughly half of middle and high schoolers report losing interest in math class at least half the time, and 1 in 10 lack interest nearly all the time during class, a new study shows. Feeling bored in math class from time to time is not an unusual experience, and feeling “math anxiety” is common.

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Can AI help reduce math anxiety?

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Key points: AI’s instant feedback may help students from feeling lost during instruction Most teachers agree AI is a time-saver With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI and instruction, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub This press release originally appeared online.

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A new kind of high school diploma trades chemistry for carpentry

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In a corner of Huffman High School, the sounds of popping nail guns and whirring table saws fill the architecture and construction classroom. Alabama state law previously required students to take at least four years each of English, math, science and social studies to graduate from high school.

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AI tools are everyday study buddies, survey finds

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AI tools are becoming go-to learning companions for students–helping them brainstorm essays, practice languages, and solve tough math problems, according to a new survey from Preply. But while these tools offer speed and convenience, true learning takes more than quick answers.

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Showfloor News: PBLWorks creates PBLWorks TEACH to help scale project based learning

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The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks ), a national provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is launching PBLWorks TEACH , a web-based application with ready-to-use, standards-aligned, Gold-Standard PBL projects for middle school math, science, English Language Arts, and social studies.

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5 online resources to beat the summer slide

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NWEA research notes that students can lose up to two months of math skills over the summer, and reading abilities can also decline, particularly for students from underserved communities. With the growing availability of engaging, high-quality online learning tools, students have more opportunities than ever to keep their skills sharp.

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AI tools that support learning–not cheating

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Here are 5 high-caliber AI tools that can help K-12 students learn more effectively, without crossing the line into cheating or unfair shortcuts. It guides students through challenging subjects–from math to coding–by asking questions, offering hints, and breaking problems into manageable steps.