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MCAS Math: 24-14 Practice!
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

How to Pass MCAS Math: 24-14 Practice!

By Joan Reissman TIP: Cover standards that have been on previous tests Students need to pass the 10th grade MCAS tests in order to graduate. Test preparation is not a substitute for long-term cumulative learning; but review and practice is a tried and true way to refresh and strengthen skills

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Saluting Black Mathematicians
- Authored by: Cathie Maglio

Doing the Math

Five African American Mathematicians by Cathy Maglio Every February  we celebrate Black people who have made contributions to the world. This month I would like to recognize five contemporary African Americans who have made their marks in the field of mathematics. Each of these mathematicians has contributed and continues to

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Fear of the Math MCAS, The Cruelest Month for 10th Graders
- Authored by: Cathie Maglio

Fear of the Math MCAS

by Cathie Maglio The Cruelest Month… But Fear Not April isn’t the cruelest month in Massachusetts—it’s May. Every May, fear strikes deep into the hearts of 10th graders as the math MCAS looms on the calendar. The test measures skills in four areas: Algebra and Functions, Geometry, Number and Quantity,

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MCAS Maven’s math hints. Free MCAS Review from JFYNetWorks 24 Critical Standards
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

MCAS Maven’s Math Hints, First the 24 Critical Standards

by Joan Reissman MCAS Maven Free MCAS Review from JFYNetWorks 24 Critical Standards The 10th grade math MCAS begins May 17, just 3 weeks away. That’s the bad news. The good news is that it’s not too late to review the necessary material to be well prepared. JFYNetWorks has online

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MCAS Maven’s MCAS Math prep
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

MCAS Maven’s math hints

by Joan Reissman, MCAS Maven Free MCAS Review from JFYNetWorks The 10th grade math MCAS begins May 17, just 4 ½ weeks away. And one of those weeks is April vacation. That’s the bad news. The good news is that it’s not too late to review the necessary material to

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Celebrating Women Mathematicians during Women’s History Month
- Authored by: Cathie Maglio

Celebrating Women Mathematicians during Women’s History Month

by Cathie Maglio Since March is Women’s History Month, I thought it would be appropriate to recognize some women mathematicians who went against social norms and studied a “man’s” subject. I’m glad there were women brave enough to break down the barriers so that more women could enter STEM fields.

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Brother Bechner, The impact of a teacher on a student’s life
- Authored by: Greg Cunningham

Math or English? The Fateful Choice of a Path

The impact of a teacher on a student’s life by Greg Cunningham For most of my days in middle and high school, English was my worst subject. It wasn’t the reading; I can never remember a time when I wasn’t reading a book. From the Hardy Boys series to the

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Black History Month: Celebrating Mathematicians
- Authored by: Cathie Maglio

Celebrating Black Mathematicians during Black History Month

by Cathie Maglio As a math teacher, I am always looking for role models for my students, especially role models of different backgrounds. I’m taking advantage of Black History month to write about some Black role models who have contributed to my favorite field, mathematics.

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Math Hybrid Learning Model with JFYNetWorks
- Authored by: Greg Cunningham

Math Hybrid Learning Model with JFYNetWorks [VIDEO]

Support for Teachers and Students by Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist In the fall, many math teachers will be using a hybrid or remote learning model, with some students at home and some in the classroom. Teachers cannot be in two places at the same time. If students are working

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