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Math in the Digital Age
Season 4
Episode 404
Experts share innovative ways to build mathematics skills using hands-on science projects. We discuss how math is getting upgraded and transformed. Find tips for homework help, how parents can encourage math learning and skills, and suggestions for family math activities for the 21st century. We discuss the controversial Common Core, and what you should know about it.
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