A math-teaching method that builds on young children's practical experiences is gaining new life as some districts have found it boosts standardized math scores. Cognitively Guided Instruction, first developed in the early 1990s, uses concepts of getting more treats, losing toys and sharing favorite items to teach addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. San Diego Union-Tribune
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Class teaches educators how to make math more engaging: Future Washington state elementary teachers are learning how to use cupcakes, playing cards and games to help make math concepts more accessible to young students. "Elementary teachers needed a stronger background in math," said Loretta Seppanen, assistant director of education services at the Washington state board. "We want elementary teachers to love math so they can help students love math." The Seattle Times
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