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The NCES Kids' Zone provides information to help you learn about schools; decide on a college; find a public library; engage in several games, quizzes and skill building about math, probability, graphing, and mathematicians; and to learn many interesting facts about education.

Did you Know?

In 2009, approximately 91 percent of fourth-graders in large city schools received five or more hours of mathematics instruction per week, as compared to 85 percent nationally.

[The Nation's Report Card:
Mathematics 2009 Trial Urban District Assessment] (more info)

The Word of the Day

paean -(n.).A song of joyful exultation or praise. A fervent expression of joy or praise. An ancient Greek hymn of thanksgiving to a god, especially Apollo.

The Quote of the Day

"Education is the power to think clearly, the power to act well in the worlds work, and the power to appreciate life."- Brigham Young

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Data Snapshot

Approximately two-thirds of fourth-graders both nationally and in large city schools reported never using a calculator while taking mathematics tests or quizzes.