Silver Lake showcase tonight Nov 20, 2009
Math teachers will help parents navigate a scavenger hunt on graphing calculators and showcase student work on non-routine problem solving. The Laker Legend will open its doors to parents as students work on the newspaper. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
HINGHAM BOY SCOUT: Backpacks for needy families Sep 6, 2009
Rick carefully considered what each backpack should contain, collected the supplies and also raised the money to purchase certain items for specific grade levels such as graphing calculators or appropriate tools for high school students. Rick has been working with Wellspring Multi-Service Center to make sure that these backpacks are put into the hands of families and students who will benefit the most. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Talking shop about back-to-school sales Sep 2, 2009
Prices on laptops and graphing calculators were slashed. "Technology is becoming more prevalent," he said. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Counting too much on calculators Sep 2, 2009
Tom Reardon, a high school teacher in suburban Youngstown, Ohio, remembers showing up in 1993 for a seminar on graphing calculators, convinced he had little use for the device ... That was largely before the emergence of graphing calculators, now commonly used in classes such as algebra and calculus to plot graphs and tackle multiple equations simultaneously on a larger screen than a basic calculator has. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Top 10 Great Gadgets for Any Student Sep 2, 2009
Number two pencils and graphing calculators are all well and good. But students this fall might find that with some high-tech help, they could nudge even closer to the head of the class. (ABC News)
Algebra can be the beginning and end Sep 1, 2009
In many schools, technology -- ranging from graphing calculators to sophisticated computer software -- is changing the way algebra is taught. In Algebra 1 classrooms at Wilkinsburg High School, students work on different levels using Carnegie Learning's Cognitive Tutor, which adapts its lessons for individual students as they master or struggle with various concepts. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Eight ways to green back to school Aug 22, 2009
Monitor electronics Computers, graphing calculators, printers it seems like a lot of school supplies nowadays plug in or run on batteries. Even if your child has mastered turning the lights out when they leave a room, there are two more ways to conserve energy even when their gadgets are off. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
CaseCruzer - New College Trunk Is a Smooth, Secure Ride From Summer to School Aug 18, 2009
The two storage trays that sit on top of the base are ideal for smaller, personal and school items, such as DVDs, graphing calculators, thumb drives, voice recorders, photographs, magazines, reading glasses, letters from home, vital documents, non-perishable snacks, medicine and money. After arriving on campus, college trunks are a convenient way to make the mad dash to and fro for holidays and spring vacations. (PR Newswire)
Best Back-To-School iPhone Apps Aug 17, 2009
Fraction and Graphing Calculators. Hundreds of basic calculators are available for the iPhone. (Suite101.com)
Groups bridging gap on back-to-school spending Aug 1, 2009
New backpacks, graphing calculators and flash drives for one kid or a classroom the costs can be daunting to those on a limited budget. Poverty will likely impact back-to-school sales even with incentives like the tax-free holiday as families face foreclosures and unemployment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
TI-Nspire(TM) graphing calculator provides long-term back-to-school value, helping students excel in algebra through college-level math Jul 9, 2009
TI-Nspire graphing calculators are backed by showing that graphing calculators can help improve students' math skills, and they're also allowed on the SAT**, ACT, AP**, IB(R) and a growing number of statewide math exams. "The TI-Nspire graphing calculator has proven its value in my past algebra classes, helping my students take a more active role in their learning, getting them excited to learn with technology and improving their attitudes toward math," said Dan Ilaria, supervisor of mathematics... (PR Newswire)
Grant to help teen scientists link Holocaust survivors Jun 23, 2009
The award will provide mini-notebook PCs, graphing calculators, printers and new tablet PCs, which will enable paperless interactions between students and teachers. The grant also will provide staff training. (AZCentral -- News)
More high-tech cheating - and rationalizing Jun 20, 2009
-- Graphing calculators (allowed during tests) that can store information. -- SparkNotes (free online CliffsNotes, which are also online). (San Francisco Chronicle)
High school receives $265K technology grant May 24, 2009
Through the grant, TCHS will receive laptops, mobile workstations, digital projectors, printers, graphing calculators and more so students can create project videos, take virtual field trips and present their project to community leaders. Students will also consult with local engineers and a science education professor from the University of Texas at Dallas. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Taconic Hills budget passes May 20, 2009
The district plans to use the 200,000 on upgrading computer systems, interactive smart boards, instructional software, graphing calculators and science lab equipment. Proposition 4 approved by 497 votes to 268, authorizes the board to spend up to 314,900 on school buses, and to issue the necessary bonds or notes to raise the money for the purchase. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Burmaster:Everyone has a stake in schools Apr 15, 2009
Handheld technology will give students the ability to conduct research for their presentations, experiments, demonstrations and papers, and to use online tools such as graphing calculators to encourage critical dialogue between peers and educators. Globally Connecting with Kids: Robin Fleig and Samantha Parkhurst, Logan Middle, 1,000. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Lodi Unified School District parents pitch in with paper, pens, more (1039) Mar 24, 2009
Graphing calculators, for example, are required in some middle school and many high school math classes. . (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Private school lends a hand to students Mar 6, 2009
At the Waldorf School, boys and girls from kindergarten through fifth grade scrutinize their knitting, crocheting and sewing projects like students elsewhere might examine computer programs or graphing calculators. The private school in Bloomfield -- one in a network of more than 900 schools practicing "Waldorf Education" worldwide -- is founded partly on the principle that handwork (knitting, crocheting and sewing) is critical to a child's intellectual and emotional development. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Great iPhone Apps for College Stude... Feb 17, 2009
Graphing Calculators. Graphing calculators can cost upwards of $100, but for $4. (Suite101.com)
