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To Close the Math Achievement Gap, We Must Recognize What Students Bring to the Classroom

ED Surge

Picture the following: A student volunteers to answer a math question in an elementary school classroom. The teacher knows from working with the student previously that although she can easily follow the algorithmic steps of the math problem, she struggles with her reasoning and ability to make sense of the steps she is taking.

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Education at Home (Homeschooling) is the BEST

Chillax Science

Practical Learning Trade skills are just as valuable as academic knowledge, and homeschooling allows space for that. They can also develop problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, as well as gain practical experience in a particular field. Tests and quizzes are given to monitor the child’s progress.

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Meshing STEM and career tech education

STEMx

Critical thinking, problem-solving, motivation, collaboration and creativity are the new currency that our employers need to innovate and remain competitive. Those teachers are saying, “I’ll never teach math the same way again!”. The increase is even more pronounced for our students of color and our students in poverty.

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