Latino/a and Black Students and Mathematics Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page July 20, 2012 ROCHELLE GUTIERREZ AND SONYA E. IRVING Many students feel disconnected from mathematics, often taught without context or relation to everyday life. Black and Latino/a students–typically underserved groups, may struggle with math more than their peers. This 2012 report…
Mind, Brain, and Education Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page July 20, 2012 CHRISTINA HINTON, KURT W. FISCHER, AND CATHERINE GLENNON Technological breakthroughs make research in human biology and cognitive science more relevant for education than ever before. The authors of this report suggest that student-centered approaches support learning in the brain—and such…
Motivation, Engagement, and Student Voice Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page July 20, 2012 ERIC TOSHALIS AND MICHAEL J. NAKKULA Teachers are constantly attempting to persuade students to participate in meaningful class activities and motivate students to achieve. When teachers are successful, classrooms come alive with exploration, discovering and learning. When they fall…