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New course at Kettering University attempts to address social justice issues using math

Supporters say that liberal arts training could inspire STEM majors to develop more nuanced ways to tackle social justice issues while improving science communication outreach.

by Cheryl

Education Math

Future teachers often think memorization is the best way to teach math & science – until they learn a different way

This study matters because a teacher’s beliefs – their personal philosophy about teaching and learning – often determine how they will teach and what students will learn. And because problem-solving is necessary for scientific and mathematical literacy, students need teachers who will expose them to problem-solving.

by The Conversation

Math

Homeschooling math: Think dice games & ratios with chocolate milk

Written for theconversation.com by: Jennifer Holm, Wilfrid Laurier University and Ann Kajander, Lakehead University In the COVID-19 pandemic, children are just as concerned as...

by The Conversation

Math

Mathematical thinking begins in the early years with real-world exploration

The extent to which parents and educators encourage children to think mathematically in the years before they enter grade one are critically important for math foundations.

by The Conversation

Math Technology

You don’t need strong math skills to be a good coder: study

On the surface, the association between "computer science" and "math" may seem harmless, but it could be one of the reasons the tech sector has struggled to close the gender gap.

by Cheryl

Disabilities Education Math

Improving access to education by making Braille textbooks cheaper and easier to produce

Currently, textbooks are converted to Braille by trained people who manually re-type the printed version — a process that is time-consuming and expensive. It’s...

by Cheryl

Math

Study shows even average person can see beauty in complex math

File photo courtesy: Unsplash. You don’t have to be a mathematician to appreciate beauty in complex math, according to a new joint study by...

by Cheryl

Education Math

1 in 5 college students takes math courses that repeat what they already know

This article was written for theconversation.com by Frederick J. Ngo, Assistant Professor of Higher Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. It has been republished...

by Cheryl

Education Math News

In Canada, Ontario students continue to struggle with math

Photo courtesy: Unsplash. In Canada, Ontario students continue to struggle with math, according to a recent report in The Toronto Star. Standardized test results...

by Cheryl

Math

How was math discovered?

This article was written for theconversation.com by Linda Galligan, associate professor, University of Southern Queensland. It has been republished in full under a creative...

by Cheryl

Math

6 ways to help your child love math

Photo courtesy: Pixabay This article was written for theconversation.com by Sue Johnston-Wilder, Associate Professor, Mathematics Education, University of Warwick and Davide Penazzi, Lecturer in...

by Cheryl

Education Math

Teens are dropping math class. Here are 3 reasons to stick with it

Photo sourced from Pixabay and edited by We Rep STEM. This article was written for theconversation.com by Rachel Wilson, a senior lecturer of research...

by Cheryl