The New Maplewood Math — iPods in the Classroom?

The day has come when even electronic calculators may seem as old-school as an abacus to young students.

Now, 5th graders in the South Orange-Maplewood School District are utilizing iPod Touches to learn and improve their math skills.

Want to learn more about it?

The South Orange-Maplewood School District is hosting two "Math Nights" for parents of students in grades kindergarten through 5 math. The programs are titled, "iPods, Individualization, & Innovation" and are being held on Tuesday, May 3, at and Wednesday, May 4, at . Both programs will begin at 7:30 p.m.

All district parents are encouraged to participate.

According to a release from the school district's Director of Communications Judith Levy, "The presentation will address math curriculum needs identified by staff and the independent audit completed in 2010. K-5 Supervisor of Math & Science, Kimberly Beane, will explain the district's multi-year plan for curriculum change, and K-5 Math Specialist, Katie Costello, will share iPods and math apps being piloted this year."

This may be one meeting where staff do not ask parents to turn off their electronic devices!

And, we're assuming, no apps for Angry Birds will be loaded onto the Touches.