Marilyn Burns (mathematics educator) facts for kids
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Marilyn Meinhardt Burns
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| Born | April 11, 1941 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University |
| Occupation | Mathematics educator |
| Organization | Math Solutions |
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Marilyn Meinhardt Burns was born on April 11, 1941. She is a famous math teacher and has written many books about math for kids. She has written over a dozen books to help young people understand and enjoy mathematics.
Marilyn Burns's Journey in Math Education
Marilyn Burns finished high school in 1958. She went to Syracuse University and earned a degree. After college, she taught in elementary and middle schools.
In 1984, Marilyn Burns started her own company. It is called Math Solutions. This company helps teachers and students learn math better. She also studied at other universities. These included San Francisco State University and the University of California at Berkeley.
Awards and Special Recognition
Marilyn Burns has received many awards for her work. These awards show how much she has helped math education.
- In 1975, her book The I Hate Mathematics! Book was named an "outstanding science book for children." This was by the National Science Teachers Association.
- In 1991, she received an honorary doctoral degree. This is a special award from the Bank Street College of Education.
- In 1995, her old high school put her in their Hall of Fame. This means she is one of their most successful former students.
- In 1996, she won the Ross Taylor/Glenn Gilbert National Leadership Award. This award was for her big impact on math education.
- In 1997, the Association for Women in Mathematics honored her. They said she had a huge influence on how math is taught.
- In 2010, she joined the Educational Publishing Hall of Fame. This is a special group for people who have done great things in educational books.
Helping Students with Math Skills
In 2012, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gave Math Solutions a big grant. It was for $2.2 million. This money helped create a special online tool. This tool helps middle school teachers check students' math skills.
Marilyn Burns worked with teachers to create this tool. It is called Math Reasoning Inventory. Teachers and school leaders can use it for free. It helps them understand what students know and what they need to learn.
