Unlocking Mathematical Potential: The Five Strands Approach
The five strands of mathematical proficiency—productive disposition, conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, strategic competence, and adaptive reasoning—form the foundation of a comprehensive approach to math education (National Research Council, 2001). At Age of Learning, we’ve seen how integrating these strands creates confident, creative problem-solvers who see math as a powerful tool rather than an obstacle. By […]
Age of Learning Partners with Digital Promise’s League of Innovative Schools
Age of Learning has expanded its relationship with Digital Promise, a leading nonprofit created to spur innovation in education and improve opportunities for learners. We are thrilled to partner with their League of Innovative Schools, which encompasses 125 school districts that serve more than 3.8 million students. Together, our goal is to advance equity and excellence in education for every child. Age of Learning began its relationship with Digital Promise in […]
My Math Academy: Classroom Edition Wins Tech & Learning Award of Excellence, Named One of 2021’s Best Tools for Back to School
It’s been a short but incredibly successful three-month journey for our Age of Learning’s Schools Solutions and My Math Academy. In early June, we announced our new Schools Solutions, which we developed to provide schools and districts with standards-based early education programs proven to help teachers differentiate instruction and accelerate learning while helping students achieve […]
GovTech.com Spotlights Amazing Success of My Math Academy in Texas School District
We’ve been quietly (and successfully!) rolling out My Math Academy—our new personalized, adaptive math program for pre-K through second grade—in schools and districts across the U.S., including the Los Angeles Unified School District, Chapel Hill Academy, Lakeport Unified School District, and EPIC Charter Schools, where it has driven significant gains in students’ math skills. But it’s […]
Age of Learning Schools Division Presenting at NYCSchoolsTech Summit 2021
Teachers, principals, and administrators—if you’re looking for new strategies to support your learners, Age of Learning’s new Schools Division invites you to join us at the #NYCSchoolsTech Summit 2021 on July 28th. This virtual event draws thousands of PreK–12 educators annually to explore new education technologies, participate in PD sessions, and connect with inspiring industry leaders and researchers. Age of […]
Learning to Count and Counting on Learning
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 … One of first learning experiences that you can provide for your young child is counting. However, counting is really a complex experience and an important building block for understanding the concepts of numbers and mathematics. Usually, the first counting-related skill that children learn is the ability to recite the […]