Author Archives: Kevin Briley
Technology that works for Special Ed Students has side benefits
A recent article in Education Dive explores ways in which technology can make invisible the help that special education students receive compared to their general ed counterparts. “There’s some anecdotal evidence that the technology itself, with its multimedia presentation and … Continue reading
Study Shows Wide Disparity in Student Intervention Needs
Soon, Ascend Education will release a study revealing the math skill gaps most prominent among students in need of intervention. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first time this kind of important data will be made available … Continue reading
In intervention, the Math “Grind” requires the right reward
In a past article on gamification I’ve written that “Interactive engagement, not entertainment, is at the core of a computer game’s ability to motivate. Finding ways to make math more interactive and more engaging is the key to making math software … Continue reading
A Surprising All Star Math Problem
Since 2003, the winner of the All Star Game (National League or American League) has enjoyed home field advantage in the World Series. Last night, the American League won the All Star Game. So, the American League Championship team will … Continue reading
Ascend Math announces new Teacher Dashboard
Ascend Education announced today the addition of a Teacher Dashboard to its Ascend Math intensive math intervention product. The Ascend Math Dashboard puts the most valuable information on class progress in Ascend Math all in one place for teachers to … Continue reading
Math Intervention requires time, but how to find it?
Todd Hicks, Principal of Crosby Middle School, an Ascend Math Gold Medal Leader, has worked out a unique approach to gaining time for intervention. He shared his scheduling techniques with a group of math teachers at TCEA (Texas Computer Educators … Continue reading
ASCD Shares Keys to Success in BYOD Initiatives
For any school or district considering a technology initiative I think this article is a must read. It will only take one minute. Then, pass it along to your committee so that they get it. This recent Association for Supervision and … Continue reading
On Leadership and Teaching in the Math Classroom
Leadership seems to be one of the flavors of our time. While there are many “tips” and “lists” of leadership essentials, the real measure is one’s ability to lead. In business I deliver value by seizing opportunities and overcoming challenges, … Continue reading
Gold Medal Honors Exceptional Math Intervention Implementations
This year, Ascend Math is honoring 23 Gold Medalist schools whose math intervention efforts have brought about a turnaround at their schools. The Ascend Math Gold Medal Award was established in 2010 to honor the schools or districts that best … Continue reading
Effective Math Intervention: Engagement or Gamification?
I’ve noticed more posts and articles lately touting either the benefits or detractions of “gamification.” It seems that not that long ago “edutainment” was the buzz word and then, just as quickly, it fell by the wayside. Why do we … Continue reading
