RPP #175: ALEKS Insights - Interview with Lori Anderson
Interview with Lori Anderson, VP of Technical Product Management at McGraw Hill. We discuss ALEKS (Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces) a web-based, AI assessment, […]
Nevermind the physics: it’s all about collaboration
Battle Physics hosts first multi-school tournament That is just what Allan Garvin and Becky Bushey did to raise the stakes of their annual Battle Physics […]
Why So Many Students Hate Math (And How To Fix It)
Math has a wide-spread reputation for being the subject students hate. It’s not uncommon to hear “I hate math class” or “math is too hard” […]
Virtual Reality in the Math Class: Moving from Abstract to Concrete
I have been thinking about Virtual Reality (VR) and how it could support math class. I think that we can help our students develop deeper […]
FLVS Math Club Celebrates Pi Day
Our love for “Pi” at FLVS was evident when 92 students came together to celebrate this simple two-letter word on March 14, 2019. “Pi” is the […]
Grab a Piece of the Pi Using Cool Classroom Resources
Hey, math gurus! It’s that time of year again when teachers, students and mathematicians from all over the world honor the fun-loving irrational Greek figure pi (π). That’s right! […]
One-Fourth of K-12 Math Instruction Occurs Digitally, Survey Suggests
Print is still popular, and math teachers still want time for direct instruction and group work, according to market-intelligence firm Simba Information.
Gates Foundation, Chan Zuckerberg Asked for Big New Education Ideas. Here's What They Got.
As the first step in a new R&D initiative they're planning for K-12 education, the foundation and venture-philanthropy group are highlighting innovative ideas provided by […]
'Teach to One' Personalized-Learning Model Has No Effect on Students' Math Scores, Federal Evaluation Finds
Dueling studies of Teach to One: Math highlighted a divide over whether personalized-learning models should prioritize grade-level proficiency or academic growth.
14+ Fabulous Valentine’s Day STEAM Activities Students Will Love
“The heart has its reasons that reason knows nothing of.” – Blaise Pascal Valentine’s Day is around the corner! This holiday is a great time […]
Student Spotlight: Janena
Our newest student of the month is Janena. She is a junior at Achieve Virtual. She enrolled with us because she wanted to be in […]
We Need To Treat All of Education As If Computers Exist
Have you ever heard of the app “PhotoMath?”...
