Family income may affect students' financial literacy, according to recently released results from the latest Program for International Student Assessment for financial literacy. Data show test-takers from higher-income families had more knowledge about financial concepts than peers from less-affluent families.
Eighth-grade students who learned US history with the help of short video games showed improved critical-thinking skills, and those who used games during assessments outperformed their peers, according to a forthcoming study of students in seven states.
Young students may get an academic boost from using iPads to learn, according to a two-year study of primary and nursery-school students in Northern Ireland. The study reveals a boost in engagement and motivation, plus improvements in English, math and communication skills.
Den indiske matematikeren Sujatha Ramdorai har stor tro på bruk av ny teknologi i matematikkundervisningen. Det betyr ikke at hun lar deg slippe å pugge gangetabellen.