Instructor (1990) articles from April 2001

Instructor (1990) archives from April 2001

GOOD NEWS ABOUT MATH.(fear of math)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... When I was in school the students who loved math seemed like a rare breed. Geniuses all, their innate grasp of mathematical concepts baffled anyone who had ever struggled unsuccessfully with the subject. According to Math: Facing an...

People are Buzzing About...(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... People are Buzzing About...poetry--all month long April is National Poetry Month and all over the country libraries bookstores, and schools will hold special events to celebrate. To find out about events in your area, and to receive a free...

Poetry Contest Winners.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... We are happy to announce, along with our sponsor, Leapfrog SchoolHouse, the winners of our second annual poetry contest for students K-8. We received more than 6,000 entries from teachers and children all across America. So many among them were...

National Study Calls for Better Math Teaching.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Math instruction in U.S. schools needs overhauling if students are to achieve the skill levels needed in a high-tech economy, according to the report "Adding It Up: Helping Children Learn Mathematics." The report, written for the National...

Middle-School Science Texts Riddled With Errors.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Twelve of the most popular science textbooks used at middle schools nationwide are riddled with errors, a new study has found. Researchers compiled 500 pages of errors, including maps depicting the equator passing through the southern U.S. None...

Fingerprint Scans Replace Lunch Money.(concerns about how the information will be used)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... A new system using fingerprint scanners instead of cash in the school cafeteria is popular with students and school administrators, but makes privacy advocates nervous. While the scanners prevent the loss of loose change or cards, Andrew Shen,...

Adopt an Acre of Rain Forest.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Do the sights and sounds of the rain forest your students? If so, consider joining the Nature Conservancy's Adopt-an-Acre project. Adopt an acre is a simple Way for teachers and students to learn about, and to protect, rain forests. This...

Mentoring Boosts Girls' Self-Concepts.(school-based program at the Boston Renaissance Charter School)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... In junior high many previously confident, well-adjusted girls experience a sudden negative change in how they see themselves. Accordingly, they are at far greater risk for depression, eating disorders, dropping out of school, and other moderate...

Correction.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... The ArtsEdge teachers' resource Web site was listed incorrectly in the Jan./Feb. 2001 issue. The correct URL is: http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org

Hassle-free HOMEWORK.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Advice from a veteran teacher on easing the homework crunch and on classroom helpers Q Does everyone struggle with homework assignments as much as I do? I have the hardest time getting parents to help students do the work and get it back...

Test talk WITH PARENTS.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Three steps for explaining testing issues to parents, jargon free! Imagine a parent coming to you with questions like these. What might you say? "My son is smart! He's been helping me in the shop since he was five years old. How could...

Talk to the ANIMALS.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Make the acquaintance of an ark-full of quirky and colorful animal characters Henny-Penny Grades PK-2 By Jane Wattenberg; 32 pages; Scholastic, 2000; $15.95 "CHICKABUNGA!" Henny-Penny squawks when an acorn smacks her on the...

Math Journals BOOST REAL LEARNING.
April 1, 2001... How words can help your students work with numbers A math journal is one of the best ways to introduce writing into your math class. It helps students stretch their thinking and make sense of problems that can sometimes leave them confused...

The Ellison Educator.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... We hope you find this bimonthly newsletter a valuable resource for new ideas to enhance your curriculum using the Ellison[R] LetterMachine[TM]. Our goal is to continue to inspire and enrich education, as we have been doing since 1977. Because...

WE LOVE MATH!(teaching techniques)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Innovative, multiple-intelligence math practices that boost learning and fun All students can and should learn math--every good teacher of mathematics believes this. But how individual students learn, and what fires their imaginations, is...

5 SUREFIRE STRATEGIES for Developing READING FLUENCY.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Give students the practice to read with ease and confidence, and watch accuracy and understanding soar Have you ever watched students struggle with what you know to be a great book, just perfect for their age and development? The NAEP...

POETRY FEEDS THE SPIRIT.
April 1, 2001... The importance of poetry and play for students and teachers I have written over 1,000 poems about life in our elementary school classrooms. Over the years, my own words and those of others have taught me some profound lessons about the...

MASTERING THE Math Facts.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Games and secret codes help kids learn math skills Math Fact Pairs Encourage your students to pair up math facts and their answers with this fun floor game. To make the game: Trace a pair of shoes for your pattern, duplicate on thick...

And the Winnes are.(BEE CULLINAN, PH.D)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Grades K-3 BEE CULLINAN, PH.D. When I want to learn how to something new, I look for someone who does it well. Then I say, "Show me!" Many of us, in fact, learn best from a mentor or a model. One of the wonderful things about the...

Count your VEGETABLES!(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... YOUR STUDENTS WILL NEVER LOOK at fruits and vegetables the same way again. In Freymann and Elffers' One Lonely Seahorse, they'll meet pineapple turtles and ginger root lobsters while exploring number concepts, fruits and vegetables, friendship,...

Insect Zoo in Room 201.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Fourth-grade bug keepers show you how it's done TAKE A TRIP to the insect zoo at Audubon Elementay School, in Spokane, WA, and meet a fourth-grade teacher who imbues science study with excitement and fun. Barbara Bothman's students watch,...

TEACHING WIH Pourquoi Tales.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Why do chameleons change color? Why is the ocean blue? Children are naturally curious about the wonders of nature. You can use pourquoi tales to explore other cultures, integrate language arts and science, and inspire interest in myth and the...

Putting It Together.
April 1, 2001... Tips and tools to help students organize and refine their writing Ever try to start a game but no one can agree on who should go first, or who should play which position? Chaos, and not much fun. Writing is the same way, because a little...

Every Kid Can!
April 1, 2001... Technology offers a range of options to help you meet special needs in your classroom If you're like many teachers, you have struggling readers and writers in your classroom who may have been diagnosed as learning disabled (LD). Some of...

MATH BOOSTERS.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Support your math curriculum with skill-building "virtual man manipulatives" "Virtual manipulatives" is a term every educator should know. It refers to the representation of manipulatives on a computer screen--buttons, unit blocks, colored...

THE GREATEST IMPACT.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Sometimes children are braver than even they know "A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives." Jackie Robinson This quote is my all-time favorite. It hangs in my classroom, and I try to live by it. When I...