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Teacher turnover annually costs school districts thousands of dollars. SDI Productions via Getty Images

May 15, 2023

Short meetings could encourage teachers to stay on the job

James Martinez, University of Tennessee

Could a 10-minute meeting between teachers and principals reduce teacher turnover? A researcher explores the possibilities.

The good news: your child can use their fingers and you can too. (Shutterstock)

May 5, 2020

4 things we’ve learned about math success that might surprise parents

Tina Rapke, York University, Canada and Cristina De Simone, York University, Canada

Your cheat sheet for best practices in teaching math at home. Keep it positive and mask your shock when your child tells you there are many ways to multiply numbers.

Something still seems to be missing in teaching mathematics. BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

March 26, 2020

When children’s real lives are part of maths lessons, it’s easier to learn

Ishola A. Salami, University of Ibadan

A major reason for poor performance in mathematics in Nigeria is that lessons in primary schools are not centred on pupils and activities.

The Ontario government “back to basics” approach to the curriculum will not best serve children who need a mixture of traditional and discovery learning methods. Shutterstock

September 17, 2018

No matter what method is used to teach math, make it fun

Anthony Bonato, Toronto Metropolitan University

Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Education Lisa Thompson have told elementary school teachers to expect curriculum change directives for “back to basics” mathematics, a move that could hurt students.

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