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I read the book Brain Rules, by John Medina and learned some interesting things. It has given me some ideas that I will be trying out in our classroom. This site has short videos that summarize the main points of the 12 principles explained in the book.
This stood out to me: "The best you can say is that people who appear to be good at multitasking actually have good working memories, capable of paying attention to several inputs one at a time. Here's why that matters: Studies show that a person who is interrupted takes 50 percent longer to accomplish a task. Not only that, he or she makes up to 50 percent more errors."
Dr. Ginsburg met with the Hilton staff in June of 2018. Here is anew resource from the Center for Parent and Teen Communication. They are offering a travel guide of sorts, to help parents navigate the teen years. And, they offer materials for teens that will help them to be their very best selves.
You Cubed at Stanford University
This site is amazing. You are able to watch videos from the math leaders of the world. Their main goal is to inspire, educate and empower teachers of mathematics, transforming the latest research on math learning into accessible and practical forms.
All students can learn mathematics to high levels and teaching that is based upon this principle dramatically increases students’ mathematics achievement. The need to make research widely available is particularly pressing now as new science on the brain and learning is giving important insights into mathematics learning.
Mathematics is often the reason that students leave STEM, particularly girls and some students of color. We aim to change this by communicating the sources of math inequality in the US and by teaching the classroom methods that are needed for 21st century learning. By providing research based teaching methods, math tasks, videos, and ideas we intend to significantly reduce math failure and inequality in the United States and beyond, inspiring teachers and empowering all students to success.
Rules or Understanding.pdf
Summer_Hand-Outs_for_Parents_and_Guardians (1).docx
Do you ever wonder why kids are learning what they are learning in school? Just like you, we want to prepare them for life and the world (no small order). This site can help explain more specifics things, such as, why do kids need to round? This will explain more about math and reading.
Interesting in learning more about math and science? This site give background information for you as well as links that your child can use!
Some people ask me about preparation for state testing. (I strongly believe that we don't learn things to take a test.) This isn't a huge priority for me, but if you want your child to review material to keep it fresh in their mind, check out this site. It is organized by grade level, so be sure to click on the correct tab. Then go into whichever topic you would like!
Achieve the Core
People who are curious about the Common Core State Standards can explore hundreds of math and literacy resources.
Student Achievement Partners was founded by David Coleman, Susan Pimentel and Jason Zimba, lead writers of the Common Core State Standards. We are a non-profit organization with one purpose: to help all students and teachers see their hard work lead to greater student achievement.
As educators, as researchers, and as citizens, we view the changes brought by the Common Core and other state standards with a similar focus on college and career readiness as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for kids of all backgrounds and ability levels to better fulfill their potential. Like the standards themselves, we are evidence-based in our approach. Our work is aimed at ensuring that teachers across the country are able to put the standards to work, quickly and effectively, to help their students and colleagues aspire to a higher standard and reach it. Accordingly, the content available on this site is assembled by and for educators and is freely available to everyone to use, modify and share.
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