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From the NFL to MIT: How John Urschel Is Making Math More Interesting

Teachers must reject the idea that math is like eating vegetables, says former offensive lineman and current mathematician John Urschel.




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How the Russians Hacked Our Math Curriculum

An overemphasis on calculus in high school may be harming students, writes Dickinson College professor Jeffrey Forrester.




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Cognitively-Guided Instruction: Supporting Students to Create Their Own Mathematical Understanding

A student-centered approach to teaching mathematics enables students to develop conceptual understanding and to grow as confident mathematicians.




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Mathematics Education

Better mathematics screening procedures may help schools choose students for 8th grade Algebra 1 classes who will be able to successfully complete the course, according to a study by the Regional Educational Laboratory West.





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Mathematics

Though boys typically perform better in mathematics, a new study shows that girls' superior verbal skills tend to make them better at arithmetic.




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This Tool Can Help Identify 'STEM Deserts.' But It Needs Your Feedback

The National Math and Science Initiative's new tool aims to help the field look for patterns in STEM data, so educators and policy folks can fill in holes.




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Mathematics Education

High school math classes should be broadened to focus on goals beyond college and careers, including teaching the math students will need to be literate participants in civic life.




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Mathematics

Helping students to categorize different types of word problems can help elementary-age students tackle a common challenge in math class, according to a new analysis of 21 studies in the journal Review of Educational Research.




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Math: The Most Powerful Civics Lesson You've Never Had

A handful of educators across the country are quietly making the case that math may be the missing piece in civics education.




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Math Teachers Take a Page From English/Language Arts: Comic Books!

Comic books and graphic novels, popular in many language arts and social studies classes, are just now tiptoeing into the world of K-12 math.




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Teachers' Content Chops Are Vital to Teach Early Algebra

An educator's experience teaching math is important, but performance on math-content-certification tests is the best predictor of how well a teacher's students will perform in early algebra, finds a new study by the Regional Educational Laboratory Central at Marzano Research.




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The Missing Ingredient in Our Democracy: Math

Political numeracy is as important as it is overlooked, argues Wellesley mathematics professor Ismar Volić.




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How Schools Are Putting Equity First in Math Instruction

Educators are changing instructional priorities, altering lessons, and working on ways to help teachers grow professionally, all in an effort to raise math achievement.




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Fin24.com | SA pensioners in dire financial state, report shows

Under a fifth of South Africans over the age of 60 are receiving private pensions, a new report has shown.




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Fin24.com | Regulator issues warning about funeral parlour, burial society

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority warns the public not to conduct financial services business with Masibekele Funeral Parlour and MISI Burial Society.




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Fin24.com | MONEY CLINIC: Should I wait till my retirement policy matures or access it while still working?

A Fin24 reader nearing retirement wants to know if he can access his retirement annuity now while still employed or only after officially retiring.




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Fin24.com | In your 20s? Why the current market crash may offer opportunity

Are you in your twenties and wonder how you can use the current market crash caused by fears related to the coronavirus pandemic as a way to get into the investment market?




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Fin24.com | MONEY CLINIC: How to avoid late joiner penalties on your medical scheme

A health expert discusses what late joiner penalties are and how to avoid them.




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Fin24.com | Mboweni's exceptional business tax measures to combat coronavirus impact

Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni has announced a number of "exceptional tax measures as part of the fiscal package outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa to fight the coronavirus pandemic.




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Fin24.com | Lockdown | To take or not to take a payment holiday?

Experts say if you can afford to continue repaying your debts, resist the temptation to take a payment holiday, even if you qualify for the relief.




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Fin24.com | EXPLAINER: Can I claim tax deductions because I'm working from home?

Due to the spreading coronavirus pandemic and compounded by the lockdown, more South Africans have chosen to or have been forced to work from home.




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Fin24.com | Key medical schemes still dominating sector, survey finds

There has been a distinct trend of consolidation among private medical schemes in South Africa, according to an actuarial specialist at Alexander Forbes.




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Fin24.com | MONEY CLINIC: How can I improve my financial position while paying off R188k in debt?

A Fin24 reader under debt consolidation is left with less than R3 000 per month, finding it impossible to make ends meet. A finance expert responds.




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Fin24.com | MONEY CLINIC: I'm under debt review. How will lockdown affect my repayment order?

A Fin24 reader currently under debt wants to know how lockdown will affect his monthly debt repayment order.




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Fin24.com | MONEY CLINIC: I can save R36 000 a month. What's the best investment strategy?

A South African working abroad, able to save R36 000 per month, hopeful that he will continue these earnings, seeks the best investment strategy. Investment expert Elian Wiener responds.




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Fin24.com | MONEY CLINIC: My property registration was sent off just before the lockdown. Do I still have to pay rent?

A Fin24 reader who bought a property in December 2019 sent his registration papers off just before the lockdown was announced, which was unfortunately too late. A property law expert responds.




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Fin24.com | What you can claim if you get the coronavirus at work

If you contracted the coronavirus at work, you may be able to claim for temporary or permanent disability, depending on how you were affected - but you will have to prove that you did, in fact, become ill at work.




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Fin24.com | MONEY CLINIC: Is it worth investing in a living annuity during the time of Covid-19?

A Fin24 reader heading into retirement seeks the opinion of an expert on investing during the uncertainty of Covid-19.




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Fin24.com | MONEY CLINIC: I won't earn any income until the end of June - how will I pay my debt?

Due to markets and festivals closing until the end of June, a Fin24 reader will have no source of income and wants to know if there will be a payment holiday period. A debt expert responds.




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Fin24.com | MONEY CLINIC: As a private individual, can I request a rental payment holiday?

A Fin24 reader whose son is a student at Stellenbosch University and stays at a private residence near the campus wants to know what his options are in requesting a rental payment holiday.




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Fin24.com | MONEY CLINIC: My pension is in an aggressive portfolio. Is it too late to opt for a lower risk?

Investment consultant, Andre Tuck, tackles the question of investment strategy.




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Bulgarian outreach impacts young lives

This year at the sports and English camp in Bulgaria, the team noticed the fruit of building on relationships over time.




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The Boston Public Schools Innovation Incubator

Boston Public Schools is turning innovative ideas into action through a new professional development network.




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Protect Your Investment in Innovation: Engage in Change Management

Every time an education institution loses a funding source, rethinks program delivery, revises positions, incorporates technology, or changes curriculum, it is making an investment in change. These are sizable, important investments, so why not protect them?




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The Wham-O Pudding Essay Contest Theory of Educational Innovation

I regularly receive invitations to participate in essay contests devoted to rethinking American education. These competitions, I fear, are the worst way to spur real change.




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Hacking the Boston Public Schools' Innovation Incubator

The planning team of the district's Innovation Incubator applied the same hacking mindset taught in the professional-development program to improve the program itself.




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Comfort Is a Killer of Innovation

As a profession, we need to work to innovate, see education as it needs to be now, and stop comparing it to what it was when we were doing it. The stakes are too high.




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Education Has an Innovation Problem

Are education leaders spending too much time chasing the latest tech trends rather than trying to maintain what they have? Benjamin Herold explores the innovation trap.




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What Teach to One Has to Teach About Education's Innovation Problem

Even the most promising education innovations often struggle to gain traction. In a new paper, New Classrooms CEO Joel Rose identifies three barriers to innovation and what to do about them.




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Straight Up Conversation: First American to Win WISE Prize for Education Innovation

Rick talks with Larry Rosenstock, education icon, the founder and CEO of High Tech High, and recent recipient of the WISE Prize for Education, about what he's learned after a half century in education.




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Stop Ignoring the Innovation That Happens in Traditional Public Schools

Three national educational funders explain a new program that is highlighting innovative practices in schools around the country.




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RHSU Classic: The Wham-O Pudding Essay Contest Theory of Educational Innovation

If I've learned anything after hanging out at a think tank for close to two decades, it's that dreaming up education innovations is easy. Number 12 in our countdown is my take on the goofy contests that talkers seem to be so fond of.




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Amazon: Just Kidding, You Can Keep Selling Used Nintendo Games

On Thursday, the company sent an email to third-party dealers, saying they would need approval to sell used Nintendo Games. Turns out the email was actually sent out in error, Amazon claims.




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Half-Life Game Series Will Finally Return With VR-Based Project

Valve's tweet describes the upcoming title Half-Life: Alyx as the company's 'flagship VR game.' So you'll probably need a virtual headset to play it. The company will reveal more details on Thursday.




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Half-Life: Alyx to Launch in March, But Requires VR Headset

On Thursday, Valve showed off footage for Half-Life: Alyx, which will be set before the events of Half-Life 2. Instead of using a mouse and keyboard, you'll need a VR headset to play it.




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Plague Inc. Now Lets You Play as a Troll Out to Spread Fake News

The game's developer Ndemic Creations is adding the new 'Fake News' game scenario to raise awareness about the dangers of falsehoods and internet conspiracy theories ahead of the UK election. The new mode is now available in the iOS version.




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Retro Console Paradise: A Look at Seoul's Video Game Alley

An underground stall in Seoul's Yongsan district holds one of the biggest classic video game malls you'll ever see. Take a tour through our photos.




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7 Forgotten Atari 2600 Classics

The Atari 2600's library is incredibly diverse; let's explore hidden gems from the golden age of console gaming.




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Baby Yoda Would Want You to Check Out This Deal

Target is offering a buy two, get one free deal on hundreds of Star Wars items, including toys, clothing, bedding, and more.