Don't decorate classrooms too much for young children
New research from Carnegie Mellon University shows that young children become more distracted if there's too much "decoration" in a classroom.
Math
Should calculators be allowed during student testing?
As the UK is set to ban calculator use on math tests in certain grade levels, we take a fresh look at their use on tests in the US.
Ore. 1st graders grow lettuce, feed classmates
Students learned about math, the plant life cycle, and nutrition as they grew lettuce for use in their school cafeteria.
Math can help make mobile maps easier to read
Researchers at a German university have developed mathematical algorithms that will reduce the clutter on smartphone maps.
3rd graders fly kites, learn math
Use our online manipulative to learn about kites and other quadrilaterals. While you're learning, fly kites for some fun & relaxation.
Dog tags can help reduce frustration with math fluency
Timed tests cause great frustration in math, and many experts say they shouldn't be used. Rewards can help kids complete them if required.
Duncan urges top college grads to consider teaching
US Ed Secretary Arne Duncan participated in a recruiting forum for good students, hoping to convince them to pursue careers as teachers.
Mich. students below national average on NAEP
Improvement for Michigan students on a few categories of their curriculum, as measured by a national test, is lagging behind other states. Scandal. Not.
Wis. students use math to build house for the homeless
Part 1 of Schools Near the Final 4: Students in Wisconsin use math to help homeless residents in their community.
Weather stations used for science & math lessons
Weather stations, installed in schools in Roanoke, Va., help kids learn math & science and help a grad student feed low-income residents.