Learning Math Through Video Games
NPR's Math Guy Keith Devlin was interviewed by the Math inquiries Project about how to use technology in teaching algebra.
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Mathalicious: A New Way of Learning
When students say they don’t like math, they probably mean they don’t like the way math is taught. Many students think math is equations, numbers, and meaningless operations. Karim Ani, founder and director of Mathalicious, was one of the many kids who didn’t like math. Now, he’s on a mission to change the way people feel about math, and their understanding of math, by providing lessons based on real-world situations. Read what he has to say about math education and Mathalicious. See Full Post →
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Culture’s Role in Engaging Students in Math
In the Philippines, not being good at math is something to be ashamed of, and students don’t want this embarrassing fact to be known. Read Full Post →
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Demystifying math could ease anxiety
Math phobia is no different than other kinds of phobia, according to researchers at Stanford. When kids who fear math were asked to do calculations, the area of the brain that feels stress lit up, and the area used for problem-solving dimmed. Kids CAN do math, but we have to eliminate this phobia at an early age. See Full Post →