Why is There More Open Content for Math Than English?

Why is There More Open Content for Math Than English?

By Tom Vander Ark on September 11, 2013  It is pretty easy to run a secondary school using open math content. There is Khan Academy, CK12, NROC, and more. But it seems to be harder to find open education resources (OER) in English language arts. “A big...
Set Math Teachers Up to Succeed With Common Core

Set Math Teachers Up to Succeed With Common Core

Many adults claim to be bad at math. I hope as math teachers incorporate Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics, more students will learn to appreciate – even love – math. Students who develop this drive will appreciate math as adults, and be...
How to Help Every Teacher Build Students’ Language Skills

How to Help Every Teacher Build Students’ Language Skills

It used to be that only language arts teachers were expected to help their students learn to read, write, speak and listen. But Common Core State Standards (CCSS) have changed this. Now, all teachers are required to build their students’ literacy skills.This is good...