A panel of experts proposed a National Mathematics Education Plan. Is the end of Math Wars after 20 years of "fuzzy math?" To learn the difference between International Standard and Everyday Math, Please see the video and join the discussion at Newton Kid's Blog. >>>
Permalink Reply by Kid J on September 24, 2009 at 5:58pm
Preparing Students for the 21st Century
It's a little shocking to see. Bright American kids on Xbox and after-school jobs, studying almost as an afterthought. Chinese and Indian kids at the books by 5 a.m., obsessed with science and math and exams and making it. Now Japan is learning the Indian/Chinese way of teaching. Listen to a radio discussion on education in three countries. >>>
Permalink Reply by Kid J on September 24, 2009 at 6:13pm
J.H. Kim Taekwon Do Institute in Newton (http://tkd-newton.com) is offering Newton Kids a special discounted rate for joining the Taekwon Do (TKD) sports club:
Only $50 for one month of unlimited practices of TKD, 3 additional private (startup forms) lessons, plus new TKD uniforms. After the first month, only $100 per month for unlimited use of TDK club at Marshalls Plaza, Needham Street, Newton (south of Route 9) in Massachusetts. Email to INFO@NewtonKid.com for coupons!!!
Permalink Reply by Kid J on September 24, 2009 at 6:14pm
Math Monkey™ classes are designed to give your children the ultimate advantage. With a curriculum that is both fun and challenging, your little monkey will be excited to come back each week. Kids will ascend through the five Math Monkey "Troops." Each troop builds on the concepts learned in the previous troop. It's time to challenge your little learner >>>