Well being before Math test performance

Dyscalculia: News from the web:

A good thought from down-under! They warn against an over emphasis on rigid testing and an environment that creates high anxiety for our children.

“We should celebrate our culture instead of just ‘train’ our students to perform well on rigid tests that don’t allow for creative thinking.”

“We should stop comparing apples with oranges and consider critical indicators such as social and wellbeing factors when evaluating education,”

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/student-wellbeing-most-vital-says-expert-20140508-37ypb.html#ixzz31E7RWmF2

 

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Calculators for dyscalculia

Dyscalculia: News from the web:

We have all been in the debate about whether or not to allow kids to use calculators. Will they understand what they are doing, is it an innocent tool, will it keep kids engaged. etc. So as we provide tools for Dyslexia should we also provide a calculator for kids with dyscalculia?

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