Yes Virginia, Football Analytics personnel do exist by Cathie Maglio, Blended Learning Specialist I love the fall. Not for the reasons you might think– cool mornings, warm afternoons, leaves turning on the trees, fresh apple cider donuts. I do like those things, but I really love fall because it is
Math and English Review by Joan Reissman, MCAS Maven GPA ON THE LINE The weather is finally nice. You’re sick of school. Going to the beach and hanging out with friends seems like a great idea. After ten months of stuffy classrooms, the last thing you want to think about
by Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist Math on the phone: How innovation by accident discovered a new educational option Great moments in education sometimes happen completely by accident. An offhand remark inspires a student; a scheduling mistake matches a student with a new teacher who lends a lifetime’s worth of
Two disciplines with a common purpose by Cathie Maglio, blended learning specialist Ever since fifth grade I wanted to be a math teacher. I fell in love with the subject at that point and never wavered from it. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in math, I knew I
Digital assistance in Math and English Improving Accuplacer scores is a worthwhile idea regardless of remediation policies, because it signifies improved foundation skills. Tests like Accuplacer are not just arbitrary exercises: they measure the skills required for an academic or vocational pursuit. Math and English are the foundation skills. In
by Joan Reissman, Blended Learning Specialist My last blog post discussed the fact that students don’t understand the connection between Accuplacer scores and remedial college courses until they meet with an advisor and see how many non-credit-bearing courses they will have to take. Although some colleges allow a good high
by Joan Reissman, Blended Learning Specialist Many students don’t understand the connection between Accuplacer scores and their immediate future. They may not see any connection until they meet with an admissions counselor and find out how many remedial courses they have to take. Although some community colleges are now waiving
by Eileen Wedegartner, Blended Learning Specialist For English Language Learners (ELL), mastering English is the key to success in all subjects. When we teach students who are struggling with math, we must take into account their skill level in English as well. This presents challenges in the blended learning classroom,
On MCAS, every point counts. by Joan Reissman, Blended Learning Specialist Although ELA has barely ended, MCAS math will be here before you know it on May 23 and 24 for high schools. It seems obvious that the math formula page is there to help students, but few students really
by Joan Reissman, Blended Learning Specialist The value of homework is the subject of longstanding debate among educators. In simpler times, homework required no more than rote repetition of concepts taught in class. That’s no longer enough. Today’s teachers don’t want reinforcement to be merely repetitious. They want homework to
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