Best Evidence in Brief, is a two weekly news mail with a round-up of items of interest related to education research.  It is brought to you by the Johns Hopkins School of Education’s Center for Research and Reform in Education and the University of York’s Institute for Effective Education. An example from the latest mail:

The What Works Clearinghouse has released a new practice guide with tips on teaching math to children in preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten. Recommendations are based on a systematic review of the available literature and on the experience of a panel recruited by the Institute of Education Sciences. Suggested techniques to help children succeed include:

• Use small-group activities to target different skill levels.
• Get the most out of math instruction by continually monitoring children’s progress and tailoring lessons to their needs. Gather specific information about each child’s skill level, such as how they perform on a new activity. Watch how they complete the activities in class, as well as how they perform on tests.
• Make math a part of the school day, and create a math-rich environment so children can see that math is a part of their everyday activities.

The guide is geared toward teachers, administrators, and other educators who want to build a strong foundation for later math learning.

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