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