By Dr Jonathan Brendefur, PhD, Elementary and middle school students in the US are underachieving in mathematics. Those without adequate understanding of basic mathematical concepts and skills after completing kindergarten go on to struggle throughout their maths education. So how can teaching maths be improved to enable children to learn best? Dr Jonathan Brendefur and colleagues at the Developing Mathematical Thinking Institute (DMTI) have developed the five dimensions of the Developing Mathematical Thinking framework, a professional development programme for teachers and other educators. They demonstrate how teachers implementing the DMT approach benefit through increased content knowledge and student success. The US National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has reported that elementary and middle school students in the US...
When students receive an iPad, they have access to a world of potential educational opportunities. By setting goals and utilizing the many features and apps available, students can use their iPad to improve their academic performance and make the most of their learning experiences. Some goals that students may want to set for themselves include: 1. Organizing and tracking assignments and due dates using the Reminders app or a third-party app like iStudiez Pro. 2. Creating a daily or weekly study schedule and setting timers to stay on track. 3. Utilizing apps like Notability or GoodNotes to take better notes in class and keep track of lectures. 4. Using apps and games to practice and reinforce key concepts learned in...
From the wonder toddlers find in a blade of grass to the endless “Why?” curious kids ask everywhere, children are natural-born scientists. Feed that insatiable curiosity with books that teach scientific topics and concepts in a way that kids can relate to. Related: It’s science: Reading the same books to your child over and over makes them smarter Whether that’s a book of science experiments for kids to explore with their grownups or easy-to-follow board books about physics, we’re here to say not only will the children get a lot out of these books, adults will too. Because you’re never too young, or too old, to learn all about quantum entanglement, right? Nurture their love of the world, and universe,...
National attitudes about drug use and legalization might be shifting, as evidenced by the "green wave" of marijuana legalization efforts successfully passing across the country. Over half of the country has legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes, and many allow for adult recreational use. Some question what's next for the future of drug legalization, and the answer might be psychedelics. This year, Colorado legalized using magic mushrooms and other hallucinogenics for personal and therapeutic purposes. Does Colorado's bill hint at a growing interest in reducing restrictions on psychedelic use in the U.S.? Here's what you need to know about the movement to legalize psychedelics: Which states have passed legislation related to psychedelic drugs? Using and possessing psilocybin, a psychoactive compound in...
Family road trips are some of the best memory-builders — except for when the kids get carsick. Car sickness can come on quickly, even during short drives, and makes road trips all but unbearable. Kids under age 2 tend to not experience car sickness, and car-related queasiness peaks around age 9, according to UC Davis Health. Luckily, there are scientifically backed car sickness remedies that really work to prevent and treat car sickness. Here are 18 you need to know.1. Get Some Fresh AirThe moment motion sickness starts to hit, roll down the windows to get some fresh air. If you’re on the highway and that’s not an option, consider whether a rest stop is possible. The reason this helps...
