Essentially, when taught in a "theoretical vacuum," math can be dull. That's where the Santa Cruz Math Circle comes in. This enrichment program for fourth through eighth graders uses creative strategies to introduce math concepts. In fact, Dr. Paul Zeitz used sleight of...
more Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-07-13 15:00
This article implies that invented spelling can help predict earlier reading ages for a child. The study looked at children, younger than first grade, who practiced inventive spelling. When the child progressed to first grade, the inventive spellers had their reading skills develop at an earlier age than other children who focus on the historical method of teaching.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-07-13 04:00
New Dyslexia glasses are a hot topic among young people. Students have worn the glasses and want to express themselves. One student has worn Dyslexia glasses and has succeeded as a result. He is now a high achiever in his everyday life. Flynn Phelan is well regarded in that respect by his peers.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-07-13 02:00
Dyscalculia makes it hard for students to make sense out of numbers. They often fail their math classes because of Dyscalculia’s effects. Find a way to overcome that obstacle and move forward in the educational setting. There is a teen’s guide to Dyscalculia now uploaded online for viewers. Take their perspective in to consideration as well.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-07-12 15:00
How interesting is this article? It expresses the positive points about audiobooks. Children and adults, alike, both can enjoy the pleasures of a great audiobook. Not only can you hear the story but can read along with the book, as well.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-07-12 05:00
Imagine being able to explore other worlds right in your own home, on your own time. To be able to turn a page and instill in a child the love of reading, giving them the love of books and at the same time, enhancing your relationship with them by showing them that there is more than just phones and television.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-07-12 04:00
Anxiety, it’s a crippling difficulty that affects many around the world. It’s also often misunderstood by those who have never gone through it themselves. This article takes a deep dive into how anxiety affects a lady by the name of Katie. Ever since Katie first moved out on her own she’s had a problem with unpacking belongings into her new residences. She had a hard time coming to...
more Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-07-12 03:00
The Department of Education continues to work on its “results-driven accountability” program to help build student academic achievement across diverse learning abilities. This puts special education reform measures into the hands of each individual state government with support and resources from the federal level. States have to come up with specific areas of intervention in special...
more Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-07-12 00:34
Our brain is one of the most important part of the human body. It must be protected and properly nourished so that it can function well. The infograph created by Study Medicine Europe explains how vital this organ is.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-07-11 18:00
According to a study in the journal “Science Advances”, learning to read (even at a delayed rate) makes large changes in the brain in the brain quickly. Falk Huettig and his team of researchers at Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics tracked changes and brain activity in illiterate Indian adults learning to read for 6 months.