eSN Special Report: The Interactive Math Classroom by Laura Devaney

In Audrey Cucci’s math classes in Frankfort, N.Y., it’s not unusual to see students moving around the room, engrossed in conversation, sometimes even laughing—and generally having a good time, reports eSchool News

No, her students aren’t slacking off; they’re actually deeply involved in their learning. Armed with collaborative handheld technology and an approach that incorporates problem solving within real-world scenarios, Cucci has managed to take a subject that students typically think of as dull and make it highly engaging and interactive. And the results speak for themselves: The number of Cucci’s students who are passing algebra has increased by nearly 20 percent.

“What was more important to me were the comments of my students—it’s not often that a kid walks into a math classroom and says, ‘This is cool,’” she said.
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Source: eSchool News