Knowledge of fractions and long division predicts long-term math success
…Although fractions and division are taught in elementary school, even many college students have poor knowledge of them. The research team found that fifth graders’ understanding of fractions and division predicted high school students’ knowledge of algebra and overall math achievement…
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All right, kids! Raise your hand if you like algebra! Hmmm. Now, raise
your hands if you like Angry Birds! I see. What if I were to tell you
that Angry Birds had been surpassed in the App Store — by a game that
involves solving algebra equations? Because that’s what DragonBox did.
Anyone with children in school should watch this- plus anyone who doesn't
When he says “The country who does this first will leapfrog all the rest” I believe is true.
