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Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed. Will Instructors Heed It?

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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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The Math Revolution You Haven’t Heard About

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Math professor Martin Weissman is rethinking how his university teaches calculus. Called Math 11 A and B, these classes, which students take as freshmen and sophomores, constitute a “leaky pipeline,” Weissman says. Some educators place a share of the blame on calculus courses, which can push out otherwise interested students.

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If We’re Serious About Student Well-Being, We Must Change the Systems Students Learn In

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Indeed, a meta-analysis of research on this issue found a correlation between homework and achievement. Does homework cause achievement or do high achievers do more homework? When students are intrinsically motivated to do their homework, they are more engaged in the work, which in turn is associated with academic achievement.

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Relationships Matter in Student Affairs — But So Do Data and Strategy

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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.

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They Started Teaching During the Pandemic Year. Where Are They Now?

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years of my career at Weehawken High School, where I taught Algebra I (students in grades seven to nine) and AP Calculus (grades 11-12). The most challenging part has definitely been trying to keep students engaged in the classroom and interested in their learning. I spent the first 3.5 For the past 1.5

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Empowering Educators: Online Workshops for Aspiring STEM Teachers – Comprehensive Guide

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Here are four effective strategies for engaging students in STEM education ( 2 ): Project-Based Learning: This approach involves students working on a project or solving a real-world problem using their knowledge of STEM subjects. It promotes collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

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5 Favorite Activities to End the School Year

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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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