Common Core
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Study finds Common Core’s take on fractions is on target
Research using a computer game concludes teaching fractions on a number line is highly effective. Read MoreDec 12, 2016
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Common Core math should include ‘pattern abstraction’
Exposing preschoolers to patterning activities builds the foundation for early math skills. Read MoreMar 18, 2015
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Education panel weighs in on the effects of standards and high-stakes testing
Vanderbilt education experts gathered for “Standards and Testing: What’s Missing from the Current Debate,” a panel discussion held March 9 at the downtown Nashville Public Library. Read MoreMar 11, 2015
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Survey: Majority of Tennessee teachers oppose Common Core
Support for Common Core has declined among Tennessee teachers over the past year, according to the results of a new Vanderbilt study. Read MoreSep 24, 2014
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Peabody professors weigh in on Common Core debate
Learn more about the Common Core debate in the latest issue of 'Peabody Reflector.' Read MoreJul 23, 2014
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Tennessee teachers positive about Common Core, survey says
A majority of Tennessee teachers believe that the implementation of the Common Core State Standards has begun positively but feel more training is in order, according to a broad-based independent survey. Read MoreFeb 4, 2014
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What makes math instruction in China more effective?
A $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will enable a team of U.S. and Chinese researchers to identify instructional supports that lead to higher levels of mathematics achievement. Read MoreOct 23, 2013