Education has been perpetually seeking the most accurate means of assessing student achievement. So far no one has found the "one size fits all" method of assessment. This makes sense, because each learner is unique with his or her own background experiences, hereditary make up, and access to learning tools. With the use of computers, apps, and small data, we have begun to personalize education in a way that tends to be more time efficient than traditional ways of standardized testing, differentiated instruction, supplementary programs, and one - one tutoring. These reactive methods of assessment and "remediation" are very slow in that they rely on trial and error. Teachers can scaffold and implement multiple modalities of learning. but still most assessments require a teacher to infer comprehension level. There is no way to see exactly what a learner is comprehending and certainly no way to predict what the learner may be able to understand....until now!
Straight out of Stanford Medicine, here is a study that predicts student ability to learn math.
Straight out of Stanford Medicine, here is a study that predicts student ability to learn math.
| "The research tracked 43 children longitudinally for six years, starting at age 8, and showed that while brain characteristics strongly indicated which children would be the best math learners over the following six years, the children’s performance on math, reading, IQ and memory tests at age 8 did not." |
While this is a baseline study, the results suggest we are rapidly nearing the point where brain imaging will be used in the development of educational programs specific to learners.
| "In the meantime, the team’s findings suggest that parents and teachers should encourage children to exercise their mental math muscles." |
In every deck of AlgebraCARDS the second page says:
"Algebra is a form of exercise for the brain.
The practice of going through the steps for a given problem builds new connections in the brain and helps you learn and be a strong thinker. One of the best exercises for cognitive function, Algebra obligates you to show each step and requires concentration while learning something new.
By practicing and doing homework everyday, you will expand your Brain Power. This discipline empowers the brain performance.
By practicing & practicing & practicing with different machines (Pre-algebra, Geometry, Algebra, .......) focus and attention are targeted and trained."
With these cards and the podcasts, we have designed a technology that builds your brain power.
"Algebra is a form of exercise for the brain.
The practice of going through the steps for a given problem builds new connections in the brain and helps you learn and be a strong thinker. One of the best exercises for cognitive function, Algebra obligates you to show each step and requires concentration while learning something new.
By practicing and doing homework everyday, you will expand your Brain Power. This discipline empowers the brain performance.
By practicing & practicing & practicing with different machines (Pre-algebra, Geometry, Algebra, .......) focus and attention are targeted and trained."
With these cards and the podcasts, we have designed a technology that builds your brain power.
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