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According to a new survey by the National Center for Early Development and Learning, nearly half of US teachers are concerned about children's ability to follow directions and academic skills when entering kindergarten. The study also found that concerns were less frequent in suburban and rural schools, as well as among less experience...
Case Western Reserve University math fellows are team-teaching a new graduate course to help Cleveland teachers discover mathematical concepts through hands-on activities. The course, led by fellows and Professor David Singer, will make advanced math accessible to teachers without a strong math background.
The Virginia Tech Mathematics Department has received a five-year NSF grant to implement a new math curriculum that focuses on problem-solving and technology integration. The project aims to provide professional development for 174 mathematics teachers in six counties, who will use modern NSF-funded instructional material.
Most educational software evaluated by Ohio State University researchers lacks essential content and fails to promote collaborative problem-solving, instead focusing on entertainment elements. Language arts software shows promise, but science and math programs fall short in addressing broader concepts.
A recent study found that children using the 'Let's Talk About Living in a World With Violence' workbook became less aggressive when their teachers were comfortable with the curriculum and integrated it into other subjects. Children whose teachers did not integrate the material showed no significant differences in aggression.
A study of 44 siblings of children who survived bone marrow transplantation found that sibling bone marrow donors showed more adaptive skills in school, while those who were not donors had more school problems. Both groups experienced post-traumatic stress after the transplant.
Patients prefer bedside discussions by physicians and medical students over conference room presentations, finding them more comfortable and attended to. More educated patients were more likely to understand their treatment plans and express satisfaction with care.
Researchers found that high school math departments with a culture of continuous improvement led to higher rates of student advancement in advanced math courses. These departments offered fewer choices at the lower level and more advanced courses, while also rotating courses among teachers to keep things fresh.