Math is a gatekeeper in America—and most of us aren’t getting through. How can we fix our #MathCrisis? Coming 2020 from the filmmakers behind @RaceToNowhere.
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What's YOUR #MathStory? Did you see yourself as a "math person" growing up? Did you rediscover #math later in your career?
We're asking supporters to share their stories for inclusion in the film, and we want to hear yours!!
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This panel tomorrow night at 5pm PDT/MDT 8pm EST is stacked full of brilliance about all things kids' mental health with a student panel included.
Join for $5 donation to the JED foundation here:
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How might we use this time as an opportunity for deep transformation? Some great ideas in this piece!
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“We are at an unparalleled point in history where our everyday experiences are governed by mathematical structures,” @misterwootube. 👏👏brisbanetimes.com.au/educati…
Thank you to thought leader Nancy Blachman and others for sharing how #math mentors can have lifelong impacts on kids' relationship to numbers--especially when they are empowered to question, explore, and engage deeply at a young age.
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Why learn math? We need to understand the math used to measure our health and design policies that govern our lives, so that we can respond appropriately when models become political. It can make the difference between life and death.
#EPA #Maths
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Happy #WorldBeeDay! Studies show that bees understand the concept of zero and can also do basic arithmetic. livescience.com/64699-bees-c…
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I love love love seeing kids who think they are bad at math really get into it when they are asked to think instead of regurgitate. #cvmn – at Fresno, CA
Getting engaged with some fun, fast, counting #MathRecess @alicekeeler @Mathgarden @dbmpmath @PaigeCouros
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According to some estimates, 93% of American adults experience some sort of math anxiety. Help children see the fun in math with this list of unexpected strategies to help them gain confidence in their mathematical abilities. npr.org/2019/05/14/723182826…
#ThursdayThoughts We'd love to hear yours! Is math class working, or does it need a radical revamp?
@nytimes @JohnCUrschel #MathCrisis
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It's great to see teachers looking critically at students' perceptions about math. Even at young ages, we are susceptible to inaccurate messaging about who is "good at math" and "bad at math." #MathStory
Interviewed my students to find out what they think of as math and how they see themselves w/in it. I talked to 5 boys and 4 girls. Interesting to note that every boy said he was good at math. Girls' answered "no", "I don't know", "a little bit" & "I think so?" #MTBoS #iteachmath
"It is hardly surprising that students so often feel that #math is inaccessible and uninteresting when they are plunged into a world of abstraction and numbers in classrooms."
One solution from our featured expert @joboaler: encourage finger counting!
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Here's another great way to encourage playing games to support math thinking: start #MathMonday at your school!
The brainchild of @scottekim.
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What a powerful #MathStory from @mrhonner on navigating a complex relationship with math before finding fulfillment as a teacher. Thank you for sharing! We’re collecting stories like this for our new film and would love to hear more. @MathforAmerica
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In a study comparing numeracy in 20 countries, Americans ranked in the bottom 5. We interviewed @AkihikoTa on his mission to change that with #math reforms that encourage debate, problem solving, and critical thinking, and are already working in Japan.
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In honor of #EarthDay, check out these photos of geometric shapes found in nature. Happy Earth Day! thisisinsider.com/photos-of-…
Are you #MathAware about the history of music? The ancient Greeks discovered mathematical patterns in music based on what sounds pleasing to humans. Their math is the basis for music theory taught today! #MathStatMonth
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Don't Fear Math!
We're doing research for the film and listening to this amazing #Ted Radio Hour on the beauty, power & relevance of math today. Many thanks for the words of @keepupwmrsjones @MathforLove @Adambspencer @misterwootube
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