Math or Reading?

When it comes to determining how our students are collectively progressing on their educational paths, standardized testing is still the primary method of measuring. We focus a lot on how ourmath scores compare with other countries around the world, how many science and engineering degrees are awarded compared with other countries, or how many people are or aren’t learning to code. And while ‘math and reading’ are collectively referenced quite often as the metrics by which we measure our students, we often gloss over the reading portion – because we’re a first world country – everyone can read – right?

Well, not quite. The handy infographic below takes a look at just how poorly our students (and adults) are doing with reading. The graphic uses Troy Prep Middle School in Albany, NY as an example of a fairly ‘typical’ public school (at least by the numbers. It is a charter school with mainly low income students. Take a look at the statistics , and tell us what you think. Do these statistics ring true from your personal experiences in the classroom? Weigh in by leaving a comment below, mentioning @Edudemic on Twitter or leaving your thoughts on our Facebook page.

Math is Hard But Reading is Harder

• In 2012, 100% of 7th graders had proficient or advanced scores in math
• But only 50% had met the same standards in reading
• Similar results were found in other schools in the district: 86% of students were proficient or advanced in math, but only 66% in reading
• Deficits start at a very young age
• By age 4, children from low income families have heard 32 million fewer words than children from high income families
• Over 10 million US students are from households where English is ot the primary language
• 78% of these 10 million speak no English at home
• In 2012, Reading SAT scores reached a four decade low, though math scores remain largely unchanged
• Teachers are required to teach within the limits of the lower level students, so many are not advancing at a reasonable pace

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Important Skills For 21st Century Students

Below is a graphic I have created a few months ago in which I featured a host of important skills to grope for in today's education. I have divided these skills into three major areas : digital skills. thinking skills, and learning skills. Of course all of these skills are interrelated with each other and are applicable in more than one area. for instance , we can use the digital skill of online searching to cultivate a learning skill which is finding information...etc

I invite you to have a look and share with us what you think of it. You can also use it the way you it. Enjoy

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Why Do You Abandon A Book?

By Katie Lepi

Have you ever picked up a book that someone recommended to you that you were super excited to read, and you just couldn’t get into it?

Or on the teaching end, have some of your students been unable to get into a book that you thought they would like, or that other groups have liked, only to find them struggling to get through it? Of course, it is easy to put down a pleasure read, but if the book is assigned reading for class, your students (or you!) don’t always get that option!

The handy infographic below takes a look at the psychology of book abandonment. It takes the top 5 most abandoned “popular” books, the top 5 abandoned “classics”, and looks at some of the reasons folks give for what makes them keep reading or stop reading. So the next time you’re having trouble with a book in class, you can look at some of the ideas and perhaps use them to pick a better option that will keep your students turning pages. Keep reading to learn more.

Why Do Readers Abandon Books?

Top 5 Abandoned “Popular” Books (and some reasons why)

• JK Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy (different expectations – it wasn’t Harry Potter)
• EL James’ Fifty Shades of Grey (it isn’t for everyone)
• Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love (it is divisive)
• Steig Larson’s The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (too hard to get into/slow beginning)
• Wicked (It wasn’t the same as the musical/movie)

Top 5 Abandoned Classics

• Catch 22
• Lord of the Rings
• Ulysses
• Moby Dick
• Atlas Shrugged

What Makes You Put A Book Down?

• Slow, Boring
• Weak writing
• Extremely stupid
• I don’t like the main character
• Ridiculous or nonexistent plot

What Makes You Want To Keep Reading?

• I have to know what happens
• As a rule, I like to finish things
• I’m committed to a series
• I judge books by the endings

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50 Great Books For Parents And Teachers

By Katie Lepi

Not too long ago, we posted a graphic that highlighted 50 must-read books for teachers. They ranged from books on lesson planning to classroom management, and real-life classroom stories. I stumbled upon this handy infographic, which is clearly just a different iteration more geared towards parenting. We know that many of you are parents yourselves, so some of them may be more relevant to you based on what age your kids are (or what grade you teach, in some cases) we thought it was worth highlighting a few gems that will be relevant for anyone who is a teacher – regardless if you’re a parent or not. Beyond the ones we’ve noted below, take a look a bit further into the list – many of these may be good recommendations to make for the parents of your students, depending on the situation.

Do you have any other related favorite reads that aren’t included here? Weigh in by leaving a comment below, mentioning @Edudemic on Twitter,  or leaving your thoughts on our Facebook page.

Great Books For Parents and Teachers

• The Read-Aloud Handbook
• How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk
• Positive Discipline
• Generation Text: Raising Well Adjusted Children In The Age of Instant Everything
• Ending The Homework Hassle
• What Kids Really Want To Ask: Using Movies To Start Meaningful Conversations

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Physical Books Vs E-Books

Physical Books Vs E-Books

By Katie Lepi 

Going paperless has its advantages – it is eco-friendly, keeps the amount of stuff you need to lug around to a minimum, and lets you keep all of your reading material in one place. E-readers have lots of supporters – myself included, especially when I am traveling. But I love physical books, too. I love feeling the paper, progressing through the pages and noting how the thickness of the left side as I move through the book, and I love sifting through the options in a bookstore. Despite this, I use my Kindle more often than not. So what’s up with my totally less than faithful relationship with physical books?

I know I’m not alone in my love for real books AND the practicality of using an e-book. The handy infographic below takes a look at the top reasons for choosing a physical, lo-fi, analogue, hard copy book over a digital option. 1,000 people were polled to find out their reasons. Are you a physical book loyalist, or are you in the e-book camp? Leave us a note in the comments and tell us why!

Physical Books vs. e-Readers

Why choose a physical book over a digital version?

• 65% report they like the feeling of a real book
• 61% feel physical books help them learn better – such as having the option to have physical post-its, highlighters, etc.
• 58% like being able to lend and borrow physical books
• 53% report they like the visual aspect, the covers, pictures, etc are better in physical form
• 45% report that they like physical books so they can re-sell them when they’re done with them
• 44% like collecting physical books
• 44% enjoy gifting physical books, because you can’t put a bow on a download, and gifting something digital feels impersonal
• 42% prefer shopping in bookstores compared with swiping and clicking online to buy digitally
• 11% can’t give up the way a physical book smells
• 9% report they want to ‘show off’ how smart they are/what they are reading

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Some Great Books For Teachers

Some Great Books For Teachers

By Katie Lepi

If you’re a teacher, you probably don’t have oodles of free time on your hands (unless you’ve thrown lesson planning and grading your students’ work out the window!), but when you do, a good book recommendation is almost always welcome (trumped only by a good wine/beer/food recommendation!). I always enjoy a good ‘beach read’ when I need something brainless (read: flaky, easy reading), but sometimes I’m up for something with a little more substance. What better than something that can help you out in your classroom or professional life?

The handy infographic below is a great list of 50 awesome books for teachers to read. From teaching strategies to teacher humor, and cartoons and real life stories, there’s a bit of something in here for everyone. Take a look – you can see what’s on the list that you may have already read, and you’ll likely find something new that you’d like to take a look at.

Do you have any other teaching related favorite reads that aren’t included here? Leave us a message in the comments!

50 Great Books For Teachers

(see the infographic for the rest!)

• The First-Year Teacher’s Survival Guide
• Teaching With Fire
• The First Days Of School
• Growing Minds
• The Teacher’s Book Of Wit
• Fred Jones Tools For Teaching
• The Courage To Teach
• Educating Esme
• School
• The Substitute Teacher’s Organizer
• You Know You’re A Teacher If….
• Stories From A Teacher
• What If There Were No Teachers?
• 99 Ways To Get Kids To Love Reading
• See Me After Class: Advice For Teachers By Teachers
• Why Johnny Still Can’t Read
• Inside Mrs. B’s Classroom: Courage, Hope, and Learning on Chicago’s South Side
• The Cooperative Classroom: Empowering Learning

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