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Robert Sun, the inventor and founder of First In Math, announced top ten schools for most math problems solved
Three VS district 13 schools make the top ten in math
Three elementary schools in Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen ranked among the top ten schools in New York State for the most math problems solved in the nationally recognized First … more
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Developing skills for long-term learning growth
The Kumon Method was founded in Japan in 1954. Toru Kumon, a high school math teacher, was trying to help his own child. Convinced that his second-grade son could be taught the necessary skills to understand advanced mathematics, he created . . . more
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Test scores at Valley Stream’s three elementary school districts remained well above the state average for the 2018-2019 school year.
V.S. students score well above state average
For the 2018-19 school year, students in grades 3 through 8 in Valley Stream elementary school districts 13, 24 and 30 scored notably higher on the English Language Arts exam and mathematics exams … more
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Developing skills for self-learning
The Kumon Method, founded in Japan by Toru Kumon, a high school math teacher who was helping his son, has been in existence for more than 50 years. Starting a network of after-school teaching centers . . . more
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Katie Mazalkova, center, was named a regional finalist in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology. She was recognized at the village board’s Oct. 27 meeting. From left were Trustee Vincent Grasso; Deputy Mayor Virginia Clavin-Higgins; Katie’s father, Boris; Mayor Ed Fare; and Trustees John Tufarelli and Dermond Thomas.
Valley Stream Central H.S. senior is a Siemens regional finalist
A Central High School senior was named a regional finalist in a prestigious national research competition, the school announced last week. Katie Mazalkova and her research partner, Jericho High … more
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District 13 budget boosts math support
When voters in District 13 head to the polls on May 20, they will decide on a $45.8 million spending plan that keeps programs in tact for next year, and makes a few enhancements. more
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James A. Dever School first-grade teacher Debora O’Connor teachers a math lesson to her students. The District 13 Board of Education will be looking at ways to provide additional support in math for younger students.
Work continues on District 13 budget
As budget discussions progress in District 13 for the 2014-15 school year, Board of Education members know they still have some work to do. more
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Former District 30 math teacher Joanne Lufrano was inducted into the Long Island Math Educators Hall of Fame on Nov. 19.
Math educator adds to prestigious career
When the nation’s best athletes finish their careers, they are typically rewarded with a spot in the hall of fame of their respective sport. Long Island’s top math teachers earn the same honor. more
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Steven Inderdeo recited the first 388 numbers of pi on March 14.
Clear Stream student is a numbers wiz
If there’s one student who know pi, it’s Steven Inderdeo. The sixth-grader at Clear Stream Avenue School successfully recited the first 388 digits of pi, the mathematical constant used to calculate the circumference of circles. more
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Percentage of students scoring in Levels 3 and 4 on the New York state assessments.
Mixed results on Valley Stream test scores
Administrators in Valley Stream’s four school districts had mixed reactions to last week’s release of state test scores. The tests assess students in grades 3 through 8 in English Language Arts and math. more
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