“I’m at war with homework as it presently exists,” says Libby Chaskin, a one-time in-class math educator. Experts agree unassisted math homework might be pointless in helping the students learn the non-procedural math taught in the classroom. Immediate feedback has been proven to be the most effective learning method as demonstrated
As we get closer to benchmark testing, it is important we are tuned into what is needed to prepare for the STAAR TEKS. Teachers, parents, and students need support to ensure we smooth testing experience. Read more →
Teaching Algebra TEKS is challenging for many students. There are many times I have overheard students and even parents ask why Algebra is required to graduate high school. Chances are these same people have used some form of Read more →
If you are in the educational field, and you live in Texas, then you know the importance of a student’s success on the STAAR test, so any early math intervention is imperative. If you’re not, it’s easily explained. The STAAR test is the Texas version of statewide standardized testing, which is a test of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, the TEKS or the Texas Mathematics Standards. Read more →
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