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Boosting Biology Exam Scores with Spiral Reviews

The Trendy Science Teacher

As educators, one of our primary goals is to ensure our students learn, retain, and apply information effectively. Achieving this can often be a daunting task, particularly when preparing students for comprehensive assessments, like end-of-course exams. The dividends in student achievement and engagement are well worth the investment.

Biology 98
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An educational journey through cell biology

Futurum

An educational journey through cell biology Published: Dr Kristina Ames is the Assistant Director for Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, USA. The central dogma of molecular biology was formulated by Dr Francis Crick, a British scientist, in 1958.

Biology 98
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Playful Pedagogy: Gamer Types and Board Games for Inclusive Learning

ED Surge

Educators often find themselves exploring innovative approaches to enhance student learning, and one particularly creative pathway is integrating games and playfulness into the learning environment. The Achiever aims to earn badges and showcase accomplishments. Playful learning and games can inherently motivate and engage students.

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Why is Tracking Students a Problem? (Part 1 in a series)

Wisconsin Science and STEM Education

In observing high school science classes and talking with the teachers, I saw the core materials for freshman biology were a series of packets developed by the teachers. Through further discussion, they let me know that honors biology did not use those same materials.

Biology 89
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Can behavioural interventions improve biological health outcomes?

Futurum

This intervention involves teaching nutrition education, physical activities, stress management techniques and coping skills to perimenopausal Latinas. The nutrition education programme involves teaching participants to understand food labels and sharing healthy recipes. Can behavioural interventions improve biological health outcomes?

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As Schools Move to Change How Kids Are Graded, Some Families Push Back

ED Surge

Even fans of reforming school grading admit that making a switch can be challenging, and that it can go off the rails if efforts are not made to educate parents and teachers on the how and why of throwing out the A-F system that most Americans experienced as students. Mehra himself said he has a 4.5 grade point average.)

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STEM Calendar for the Month of May for Educators Everywhere

STEM for Kids

Astronaut Day: Astronaut Day celebrates the bravery and achievements of those who venture beyond Earth’s atmosphere to explore the cosmos. With a growing network of STEM For Kids® operators, educators, trained teachers, and franchisees, we have impacted numerous communities across the globe.