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100th Day of School — It’s about Learning

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Have students work in groups to come up with one hundred ways to represent the number “100” Some examples are: 50+50 102-2 400/4 5*20 4(20+5) the square root of 100 + 90 Teachers may design math challenges and games that involve the number 100 to reinforce mathematical concepts in a fun and interactive way.

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Facing Fourth Grade: Tips for Parents Dealing with Academic and Social Challenges

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At the forefront of these challenges lies mathematics, a subject that undergoes a profound transformation as students delve into more advanced concepts. With the introduction of fractions, decimals, and geometry, the mathematical landscape becomes notably complex, posing significant hurdles for students and parents alike.

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Center of mass calculations for AP Physics 1

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The revisions to the AP Physics exams for 2025 are imminent. I've posted about the formatting changes , which are truly no big deal for physics 1/2, and are so, so welcome in physics C. The *content* changes are nonexistent in physics C. The *content* changes are nonexistent in physics C.

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Three Fun Physics Experiments You Can Do with Kids

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When more children hear the word, “physics,” there may be a disassociation with the word, fun. However, the principles of physics, like science, are applied in our everyday living. Physics for children can be playful, entertaining, and budget-friendly. These physics experiments will show you how. What is Physics?

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Is hard maths putting girls off physics? – A response to Katherine Birbalsingh’s statements

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Is hard maths putting girls off physics? On 27 April, Katherine Birbalsingh, Social Mobility Commission Chair and Headteacher, sparked debate when she mentioned that girls didn’t like physics and were put off because of hard maths. She further added that the hard maths might be the reason “physics isn’t something girls tend to fancy”.

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Will AI Chatbots Boost Efforts to Make Scholarly Articles Free?

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And in some cases that has caused new kinds of challenges, since those fees are often paid by college libraries, and not every scholar in every discipline has equal access to support. So for the sciences, like physics, mathematics, computer science, they basically function online.

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What My Girls Camp Reveals About the Promise of Women in STEM and the Dangers of Online Hate

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CompuGirls was founded in 2006 by Dr. Kim Scott and introduces adolescent girls to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through culturally responsive practices and social justice. This conversation was one of many that reminded our learners about the dangers that exist in physical and online spaces.

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