The Maker Mom

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A little friendly math competition never hurts anyone, which is especially true for math. Math contests reinforce the math knowledge participants have already accumulated, teach them to problem-solve faster, and enjoy the camaraderie of working with a team in a collaborative environment.

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The Maker Mom

JANUARY 17, 2024

Math can be an intimidating subject to learn and one that kids either like or dislike. Learning math online can take some pressure off and allow children to absorb the information more effectively. With the right patience, kids can see the possibilities of math and how useful it is in their studies and daily life.

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STEM Sport

AUGUST 30, 2022

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are fundamental aspects of elementary education. STEM Sports® has created a list of six tips for how to implement STEM at the elementary level. Problem-based learning gives students an open-ended question to work through. Consider which approach you want to take.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 19, 2022

Studies show that the pandemic caused a drop in test scores in reading and math, with the students who were already struggling showing the largest declines. Homework helps build certain life skills like organization, perseverance and problem-solving. But educators disagree about how they should respond.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 10, 2016

This web-based scalable program is available for elementary through high school students and can last anywhere from four weeks to a year. As Calvin Chen, Assistant Director of the UC Davis Center for Computing and STEM Education who offers this program, states simply: “O ur goal is to get kids interested in math and robotics.”

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 22, 2024

Whether you are looking for activities tailored for younger elementary students (K-2) or older students (3-5) , you are sure to find some ideas that will ignite their curiosity and cultivate a passion for learning. These fields, sometimes seen as challenging, become approachable and fun when intertwined with the spirit of the Olympics.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 27, 2024

Beyond fun, these STEM toys engage young minds in the principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, offering an innovative way to learn while playing. Key Takeaways STEM toys offer hands-on learning experiences that teach children problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity across all stages of childhood development.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 6, 2024

Here, we explore a series of innovative STEM challenges designed for both lower elementary (K-2) and upper elementary students (3-5) , aimed at sparking their curiosity and fostering a love for learning. These disciplines, often perceived as complex, can be made accessible and enjoyable through the lens of the Olympics.

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STEM Sport

APRIL 19, 2023

This mindset is especially important for students, as it can help them overcome challenges, learn from mistakes, and ultimately achieve their goals. In the field of STEM education, where complex concepts and problem-solving skills are often required, having a growth mindset is essential for success.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 29, 2024

Implement lessons emphasizing problem-solving and creativity Flexible learning opportunities are a great place to start! Problem-Solving : I don't have this ingredient, but can I replace it with something similar! Math : Are there enough portions for each family member? Will there be enough for leftovers?

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STEM Next

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Amid talk that the pandemic had devastated students’ math and reading learning, some sources began to confirm my worst fears. For the first time since the test began tracking student achievement in the 1970s, 9-year-olds lost ground in math, and scores in reading fell by the most significant margin in more than 30 years.

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PCS Edventures

APRIL 16, 2024

Grades 1-3 Kick-off with: Dirt Camp Young learners collaborate , reflect and problem-solve their way through a hands-on celebration of soil. Each lesson builds problem-solving skills , confidence and creativity as students create a unique work of art. Resources Cooper, H., Charlton, K., Lindsay, J., & Greathouse, S.

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Futurum

JANUARY 24, 2023

In a maker-centred classroom, maker spaces around the room might allow students to create small electrical circuits, figure out how to build bridges or create structures, or do similar activities that put what they have learnt into practice and build their problem-solving skills. for STEM achieved so far? for STEM, where T.I.M.E

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2019

These automated humanoid bots often interact with users, require critical thinking and problem-solving, and grab the imagination of students in ways that makes everyone want to learn. The Elementary Wonder Pack: Comes with Wonder’s award-winning Dash and Dot robots, accessories, and curriculum guides. Prize Option One.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 12, 2022

I have the privilege of teaching my gifted elementary students at two Title 1 schools for multiple years. Common Core Math Standards: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.B.4 I created a competition to see which team could achieve Pi based on their measurements of diameters and circumferences of real world objects. Standards Addressed.

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PCS Edventures

OCTOBER 20, 2021

BrickLAB’s reusable bricks immerse learners in content across subject areas, boosting student engagement and achievement year after year. Studies show that continual hands-on interactions with building bricks often correlates to stronger spatial reasoning, language and problem-solving skills. Math Connections.

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National Science Foundation

MAY 26, 2022

How do we reframe perceived impressions of mathematical ability to embrace the truth that every student can achieve success in mathematics? The math pact, middle school: Achieving instructional coherence within and across grades. Why teach problem solving, part I: The world needs good problem solvers!

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STEM Education Guide

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Their students are encouraged not only academically but help children develop problem-solving abilities through hands-on learning and explorations. Elementary. Their programs foster achievement and excellence; however, character is what sets these students apart. Careers are focused on science, engineering, and math.

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PCS Edventures

JULY 29, 2021

Math achievement, in particular, received the biggest sucker punch. Students in grades 3-8 dropped an average of 5-10 percentile points lower in math from 2019 to 2020, but luckily maintained similar reading scores (Hawkins, 2020). How can we help students overcome the slide and bridge this achievement gap?

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 14, 2023

With its ability to teach coding, problem-solving skills, and so much more, it’s no wonder educators are starting to take notice. With their unique hero avatars and witty attitude, Cue Robots make problem solving fun and easy while promoting hands-on learning. Is Cue robot in education the next big thing?

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PCS Edventures

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

With the exponentially increasing popularity of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) instruction, literacy might seem to take a backseat. Fiction stories also teach the art of problem-solving. Learners see the challenges characters face time and again as they work to achieve a goal.

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Futurum

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Kristin’s passion for problem solving is inspiring – will you be joining her to explore the logic puzzles of the future? WHAT AMBITIONS DO YOU STILL WANT TO ACHIEVE? DR KRISTIN Y. PATHWAY FROM SCHOOL TO TEMPORAL LOGIC. There are so many places I want to see, experiences I want to have, and people I want to meet.

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National Science Foundation

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Engineering education not only fosters important skills like creativity, problem-solving, and decision making in young students, but by engaging in engineering activities, young students may also see engineering as a vocation that is desirable and possible (Brophy et al., Why Engineering for Children on the Autism Spectrum?

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User Generated Education

JULY 5, 2018

An example is Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach’s program, Novel Engineering: Novel Engineering is an innovative approach to integrate engineering and literacy in elementary and middle school. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Communication: Collaboration: __. Financial, Economic: __.

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Stephen Wolfram

AUGUST 22, 2023

Ed was never officially a “test pilot”, but he told me stories about figuring out how to take his plane higher than anyone else—and achieving weightlessness by flying his plane in a perfect free-fall trajectory by maintaining an eraser floating in midair in front of him. He was convinced you could not do [math] by typing it.

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