DENVER, CO—First In Math® Creator Robert Sun spoke about what he believes are the root components of successful math education during an afternoon session held April 17 during the 45th National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Conference.
His presentation, titled, ”Fostering a Positive Learning Experience in a Diverse Classroom: the Role of Instant Feedback and Deep Practice in Mathematics Education” was the focus of an hour-long session at NCSM’s yearly conference.
“Schools need to discover a way to erase inequities in student learning,” says Sun. “We must provide students with programs that provide instant feedback and deep practice, which will empower all of them to succeed at math. At the same time we must continually foster a supportive learning community.”
“There are seven key components educators should look for when choosing supplementary programs for their students,” Sun explained to his audience of math supervisors.
Distinguished speakers were featured throughout the conference. Each addressed important issues in mathematics education and leadership. The Keynote Speaker was Vicki Phillips, Director of Education for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Other Major Session speakers included Linda Gojak, President of NCTM, Dr. Jo Boaler, Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford University and Danica McKellar, best known as "Winnie Cooper" on The Wonder Years and now a three-time New York Times bestselling author with her groundbreaking books, Math Doesn't Suck, Kiss My Math and Hot X: Algebra Exposed.
Following the NCSM appearance, Sun joined representatives from Suntex International, who were also in Denver to showcase First In Math at NCTM's 2013 Annual Meeting & Exposition that began on April 17.
This year’s event focused on current math education topics, such as the Common Core, response to intervention, assessment, research, reasoning and proof, technology, and STEM.
Robert Sun is chairman, president and CEO of Suntex International Inc., and inventor of the company’s 24® Game and First in Math® Online Program. A native of China who emigrated to Philadelphia at age nine, Sun holds numerous U.S. patents and copyrights for his work in the field of educational games. He is a nationally-recognized expert in the use of technology to further mathematics education. In addition to visiting schools and educators across the nation, Sun regularly explores topics related to mathematics education in his Huffington Post blog.