Parent Guide

Reimagining Math Education
ST Math® Parent Guide
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JiJi is the penguin featured in the ST Math software games.
Not only does JiJi motivate and engage children in solving the
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Educacion Matematica Reimaginada
Guía de ST Math® para los Padres
Permítanos responder sus preguntas…
¿Qué es el programa ST Math®?
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JiJi es el pingüino que aparece en los juegos de
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