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What I am writing to others in my school... I am again teaching statistics and would like my students to engage with real data collection and analysis. The Australian Bureau of Statistics runs the Census at School project that allows students to engage with real statistics about themselves and other Australian school students of their own age. I am seeking permission - ongoing permission- for participation in this project to be at the core of our statistics education program for middle school here at Carey Baptist College. You will find the necessary documentation required for us to go ahead.

How did Britain's worst-performing school become one of the best? Rebecca Fowler pays a visit

"Student takes a picture of work with his high-res camera phone and texts it to the other students in his group. Student then leaves the room. This kind of remediation is really common. I will often run little clinics during odd liminal times of the day. The students who get left off the Socratic train during class often just need a small piece of direct instruction that they can back-fill under the conceptualization. I didn't see the phone coming. I can only imagine how that student's brain may have engaged differently if he had to copy everything I was writing while listening to me while hoping to go to lunch quickly. "

A fun learning game for two players with the aim of choosing the right fractions to complete your whole shield before your opponent. This fraction game worksheet can be used in a primary or elementary school classroom or at home with your child.

"The New York State Mathematics Test is administered to eighth grade students in early May. Seventh grade students being considered for placement in an accelerated high school program may also be tested. The purpose of this test is to find out which concepts have been mastered in grades 5-8 and which need further development. This is a timed test that is to be administered under standard conditions. The test will be given on two consecutive days and includes multiple choice questions, short response, and extended response questions. "

Reeves proposes a "Leading and Learning" matrix describing the effectiveness of school districts and their level of understanding why they are (or are not) successful.

The MathCounts Club Program provides enrichment activities and puzzles for 6th-8th grade math clubs within schools - and homeschool groups may join, too! Participants receive a free Club in a Box Resource Kit, which includes the Club Resource Guide, two game boards to accompany one of the meeting plans, 12 MathCounts pencils, and a MathCounts tote bag for the coach.

A new online resource will help teachers identify areas they may choose to focus on as they become familiar with the Australian Curriculum for English, mathematics, science and history. This advisory support resource provides an overview of each Australian Curriculum area and makes clear the key differences between the K-10 Syllabus and the content (descriptions) of the new curriculum.