Mathematics

National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics 2016 Annual NCSM Conference; San Francisco, CA

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DR K-12 Presenters:

  • Jessica Hunt, Juanita Silva and Jasmine Welch-Ptak, University of Texas at Austin (Project: CAREER:  Fraction Activities and Assessments for Conceptual Teaching (FAACT) for Students with Learning Disabilities)
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STEM Smart Brief: Connecting Informal and Formal STEM Education

Author/Presenter

CADRE

Year
2012
Short Description

“Providing a richness of resources unavailable in any classroom, informal science institutions across the country have developed exemplary partnerships with public schools—and have room for more.” Read this brief to explore how out-of-school learning can complement and enhance what is being taught in the classroom.

STEM Smart Brief: Raising the Bar: Increasing STEM Achievement for All Students

Author/Presenter

CADRE

Year
2012
Short Description

“When students from non-mainstream backgrounds receive equitable learning opportunities, they are capable of attaining science outcomes comparable to their mainstream peers. The same is true for mathematics and, presumably, for other STEM subjects, as well.” Read this brief to dive further into what can be done to improve the academic achievement of students from all backgrounds.

STEM Smart Brief: Specialized STEM Secondary Schools

Author/Presenter

CADRE

Year
2012
Short Description

“Specialized schools still represent a tiny fraction of U.S. public education. However, they may not only produce better results than traditional programs; they also can serve as models for schools seeking to improve.” Read this brief to investigate further into what we can learn from specialized STEM-focused learning institutions.