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New Tool Offered for Improving Math & Science Performance
One of the key findings in the 2000 National Assessment of Educational Progress science assessment was the correlation between student performance and the use of computer technology in the classroom. For eighth-graders, the use of computer simulation and modeling corresponded with higher assessment scores.
Fortunately, free or affordable resources are available so each local science teacher is not required to create their own computer applications. One of the most recent examples is www.getsmarter.org, launched by the Council on Competitiveness right before Thanksgiving.
Intended to engage students in math and science at an early age and, more importantly, hold their interest through high school, www.getsmarter.org is a free and fully-interactive website offering math and science tests, tutorials and tools for improving K-12 performance in these two critical areas. Activities include the Goo Laboratory for elementary students, a Mastery Science Theatre for middle-schoolers, and Math & Science Television for high school scholars.
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