California scientist still reinventing the wheel at 94
At 94, Dick Post is the oldest scientist Lawrence Livermore Laboratory has ever had. And he may be the most fascinating.
General Physics
Jun 14, 2013
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News tagged with math program
An animated penguin boosts kids' math scores
California's hottest new math teacher is an animated penguin named JiJi. Yes, it's true. A mute, waddling, tuxedo-clad cartoon figure has been quietly taking over math programs dotting Silicon Valley, dramatically improving ...
Social Sciences
Oct 1, 2009
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How changing parental beliefs can build stronger vocabulary and math skills for young children
The key to improving young children's vocabulary and math skills may lie in changing their parents' beliefs. We describe these findings in an article published in October 2021 in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Nature ...
Social Sciences
Jan 5, 2022
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Non-traditional mathematics curriculum results in higher standardized test scores, study finds
For many years, studies have shown that American students score significantly lower than students worldwide in mathematics achievement, ranking 25th among 34 countries. Now, researchers from the University of Missouri have ...
Social Sciences
Sep 16, 2013
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Preschool program improves standardized test scores through grade 5
Continued participation in the Harrisburg Preschool Program (HPP) has led 5th-grade students to score higher on Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) literacy and math tests than peers who have not participated ...
Social Sciences
Oct 6, 2011
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Obama promotes math, tech aid at science fair (Update)
President Barack Obama is drawing attention to girls' science and engineering accomplishments as he announces efforts to diversify the nation's technological workforce.
Other
May 27, 2014
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Voucher study focuses on high school graduation: First strong evidence of educational attainment gains
(Phys.org) —More students who used vouchers in a Washington, D.C., program to attend private schools graduated from high school than students in public schools who did not receive the vouchers, according to a University ...
Social Sciences
Mar 5, 2013
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Jamaica to launch remote-learning courses
(AP)—Jamaica's education minister plans to use computers to offer long-distance math and literacy courses to students who live in remote parts of the island.
Social Sciences
Oct 6, 2012
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