Singapore math in L.A. Schools
Day to Day, March 13, 2008 · A new way of teaching math is helping students at some Los Angeles schools improve their test scores. “Singapore Math” was controversial at first. Now a presidential advisory panel is poised to issue guidelines that use the method.
Massachusetts Makes Strides in Math Curriculum
All Things Considered, March 12, 2008 · The “fuzzy” math lessons that kids come home with drive parents crazy and confuse even teachers. So, two years ago, alarmed by all of the fuzziness and U.S. students’ lackluster performance on international math tests, the Bush administration asked a panel of experts to bring more coherence and depth to the math curriculum. But only one state has even come close to doing what the panel envisions: Massachusetts.
National Pi Day Celebrates Math
Morning Edition, March 14, 2006 · Tuesday is National Pi Day — March 14th (3.14). It’s the day for celebrating the mathematical concept. Pi Day promotes the celebration of mathematics education, and the multi-cultural interest in Pi.
