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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

Cool Cat Teacher

Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. The genesis of this was when an exchange student showed up to my class second semester, the high school chemistry class. And I said, she said chemistry before and he said no.

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POTU Evolution Part 1: From California to Rio Americano

The Blog of Phyz

We plan to launch our Physics of the Universe (POTU) course in 2021-22. Physics of the Universe is the physics portion of the three-course model for Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) implementation. California is where I live and work; Rio Americano High School is where I've taught physics since 1986.

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Some Simple Early Programming Projects

Computer Science Teacher

You can… docs.google.com Neil Plotnick replying to @kellylougheed I have my students code algebra equations like the distance formula. Ohms law for physics. Ideal gas laws in chemistry. For example, there is the Four 4's Challenge, and also this 1996 Challenge: 0.3 Also stuff for geometry such as area and volume measurements.

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Grades 7-12: Sign Up by Feb. 15 for MIT’s Spring (Virtual) HSSP, Saturdays, Feb. 26-Apr. 2

Newton STEM

Physics of Light: Theory and Experiments. Lab Techniques in Chemistry. The Spring HSSP course catalog covers many academic and non-academic topics, including these STEM offerings: Optimization of Human Performance for Lunar Work Environments. Introduction to Epidemiology. A Practical Guide to Quantum Computing. Sensory Neuroscience.

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Differentiation Simplified with Study.com

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Study.com is an online distance learning portal that provides over 70,000 lessons in fifteen subjects (including algebra, calculus, chemistry, macro- and microeconomics, and physics) aligned with many popular textbooks. Resources include not only videos but study tools, guides, and more.

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Free Lesson Plans from Study.com

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Study.com is an online distance learning portal that provides over 70,000 lessons in fifteen subjects (including algebra, calculus, chemistry, macro- and microeconomics, and physics) aligned with many popular textbooks. Resources include not only videos but study tools, guides, quizzes, and more. How to sign up.

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Is Computer Science STEM – The Link Between the Two

STEM Education Guide

While the science aspect (chemistry, biology, and physics) and mathematics (calculus and algebra) is a breeze to figure out, the engineering and technology aspects are less straightforward. Coding can be effective when coupled with physical computing or on a computer.