ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Good news: There's mounting evidence that changing calculus instruction works for the groups usually pushed out of STEM. That the traditional lecture method of teaching calculus isn’t as effective as active models.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Traditionally, mental health interventions are individualized and they focus on helping students manage and change their behaviors to cope with challenges they’re facing. Yet, this is the workload most schools place on high school students. Does homework cause achievement or do high achievers do more homework?

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ED Surge

AUGUST 1, 2022

I took Calculus I, II, and III in high school at the local college, and when I enrolled at the University of Virginia, my courses included honors chemistry and physics for physics majors—although I did not major in physics. As an achievement-minded young man, I “knew” that my worth was predicated on my grade-point average.

Calculus 270

Calculus Physics Achievement Chemistry 270

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

That’s the argument of Peter Liljedahl, a professor of mathematics education at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, who has spent years researching what works in teaching. These are the students who end up hitting a wall when math courses move from easier algebra to more advanced concepts in, say, calculus, he argues. “At

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 28, 2023

Integration of Technology: Incorporating technology into STEM lessons can enhance student engagement by making the content more interactive and relevant. Virtual simulations, online research, and coding activities are some examples. It promotes collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2019

It includes certificates of achievement, badges at the completion of units, and a classroom tracking poster to show how students are progressing. Students login – no email required. The website is easy to navigate and the variety of material keeps students engaged for hours (really — I’m serious).

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Reflections on a Decade of Engaged Scholarship - The Final Report from the Connected Learning Research Network. The pathways to influencing traditional achievement don't have to be about literally teaching math within a game. Mimi Ito Recommended Reading: Affinity Online - How Connection and Shared Interest Fuel Learning.

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