ED Surge

APRIL 21, 2023

The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated this phenomenon, impacting teaching and learning for all students, especially students from underserved communities. Black and Latino students living in poverty have been systemically affected by factors not related to their families but rather their schools.

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Stem Geek

AUGUST 29, 2022

Are your students still struggling with algebra? Are the teaching methods from 10 years ago making a difference? The post Top 5 Algebra Math Projects — Ideas for Middle and High School [Customizable for ANY Age!] Or maybe you are a parent of a kid tormented by numbers and symbols. (Or Or the kid.

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National Science Foundation

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In its current form, school algebra serves as a gatekeeper to higher-level mathematics. Researchers and policy makers have pushed to open that gate—providing more students access to algebra, focusing in particular on those students historically denied access to higher-level mathematics. Domina et al., 2015; Dougherty et al.,

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

When my wife was pregnant with our first child, we often had conversations about where we would send our kids to school. These conversations were almost always rooted in fear, with the ever-present threat of gun violence in schools weighing heavy in the back of my mind. Am I Not Good at School, or Is School Not Good for Me?

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

That’s the question the middle school class was struggling to answer. Fractions hadn’t really connected with the students, says John Barclay, a teacher in Richmond Public Schools in Virginia. The conversation around math instruction suggests that not that much is really known about how to teach K-12 math. I was like, ‘Oh, s**t.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Modern Tools and Techniques for Math Teachers Nothing teaches one how to become a math teacher quite like modern technology. And if you’re looking to enroll in one of the online teaching certification programs available, learning how to use technology while teaching will seem like a natural next step.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 8, 2023

It’s no secret many parents are frustrated with public schools. Consider a pedagogy that transcends rote memorization and the stock drills often found in today’s classrooms, expects critical thinking that teaches how to learn anything — not just school subjects. Are kids learning to think or just to pass tests?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2023

The first big tip: College is not like High School. Excellent college preparation makes you self-aware and helps you evaluate what you’d love to do in school. If you already know the career path you want to follow, choose your high school classes based on your areas of interest.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 10, 2021

An excellent solution is to change the focus, teach kids what will be required. There’s an old joke about how kids are forced to learn algebra and trigonometry in school, but have no use for those subjects in real life. Technical math is generally only taught at a technical school or college after high school.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Alex Briggs, has an interesting take on summer school, why you should start thinking about it now–in the Fall–and how to do that. I think you’ll find this interesting: Helping students to select the right summer school. Research their interests.

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Computer Science Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

Over time, school spends less time teaching how to read and a lot more time using using reading to support learning. Now Bootstrap is probably best known for their mix of computer science and algebra but they are moving into more areas of the curriculum and I think that is a great thing. And greatest relevance.

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Cool Math games are student friendly and can be used in school and at home. Math Playground games cover different topics including fraction games, division games, multiplication games, ratio games, pre-algebra games, geometry games, and more. These include free thinking, strategy, and logic games.

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ED Surge

JULY 25, 2023

As Latino children make up a growing proportion of public school students in the United States, they’re also facing unique challenges. I'm based in New York, so I know that Latinos represent 40 percent of the student population,” she says of the schools there. Read the first part here.

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ED Surge

APRIL 18, 2023

For more than 100 years, high schools and colleges have relied on the same stalwart tool to measure teaching and learning: the clock. And the fact that students learn valuable lessons in the many hours they spend outside of the classroom, too, before school, after school , on the weekends and in the summer. .

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

As parents and educators, there are ways to get middle school students engaged in math-focused STEM activities that help increase their comprehension and retention. Math Activities for Middle School This article includes ten (10) math activities for middle school students that can be implemented in the classroom or at home.

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Computer Science Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2022

I learned about data bases in school and worked with them some in industry but that was mostly about how they work internally. and Bootstrap Algebra. While I was doing all this thinking Mike Zamansky posted this post - Teaching CS - How early and how often? Might not CS help teach/lean a lot more subjects than just programming?

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ED Surge

JUNE 2, 2023

Renee Dawson Educational Technology Specialist at Atlanta Public Schools “Augmented reality is when you take something that you can already see in the world and add an interactive or experiential layer on top. So it's not replacing what you see. How does augmented reality engage all students? You don’t need any special hardware.

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ED Surge

MAY 17, 2023

Though it is not well known as a Title I program, the purpose of the MEP is to provide children of migrant farmworkers with appropriate educational resources to meet state academic outcomes and acquire a high school diploma. Migrant education generally serves students from 3 to 21 years old.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 13, 2023

Whether it is for the SATs in high school, or for finals in college, when the time comes, you will feel a lot of pressure to do well. From basic algebra to advanced quantum physics, you can find resources suitable for all levels. Jot down all your commitments for the week, from school hours to extracurricular activities.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 12, 2023

Parents today often comment on how kids learn in middle school what they learned in high school. And how kids in high school learn what seems to be college material. How do we teach and learn now? Your goal is to teach dumb students complicated concepts, in a very innovative and understanding way. What's next?

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STEM Education Works

MAY 6, 2024

In response, teaching techniques are being developed that can help in easing this student-based concern. Try hands-on, interactive projects like building scale models to apply geometry or calculus or using coding with a programming language to apply algebra and arithmetic.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2019

Programs are geared to the particular learning of Elementary and Middle School, and Middle and High School with games and lessons aligned to state and national standards like Common Core, TEKS and MAFS. There are about 118 games, sorted by age group (grades 3-5, 6-8, and high school) and subject, including: Algebra Four.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Learn about this method of curriculum development and teaching and see if it is right for you. He has taught at urban, suburban, rural, and private schools. Dell Black Friday and Year Long Education Deals.

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The Maker Mom

JANUARY 17, 2024

Any of these math platforms serve as a great addition to an in-school curriculum or as a standalone lesson plan. Children between 6th and 12th grades can easily find an appropriate course in algebra, geometry, algebra 2, and pre-calculus. What makes School Yourself unique is the way that the application works.

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National Science Foundation

MARCH 2, 2022

Rural schools can be amazing places for STEM teachers to work. Rural schools may be a new teacher’s first choice because of a location near family or friends, or because they are seeking outdoor recreational opportunities—skiing, fishing, boating, or natural beauty—that can be found in rural places. About one-half of all U.S.

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Science Teaching Junkie

AUGUST 23, 2015

Tomorrow I'm heading back to school. And even though it's my 15th year of teaching, I still get a little nervous and excited and I NEVER sleep well the night before (this is probably why I have a big glass of wine on my desk as I type this blog post). And Crazy Libs is available for purchase just in time for back to school!

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Jacobs Physics

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The usefulness of graphical representations over straight-up equations and calculations for understanding energy concepts has been well established in physics teaching literature for years. 3) It would be a LOT of work to change my materials not just to add in bar charts, but to de-emphasize algebraic algorithms. Of course not!

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STEM Everyday Podcast

OCTOBER 8, 2022

He currently teaches at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, CUNY Lehman College, and Mercy College. As a mathematics educator, he has taught a wide range of subjects, from remedial algebra classes to upper-level calculus.

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STEM Education Works

JANUARY 11, 2024

Dabbling with Dobots in Dallas So You Wanna Teach STEM? Kim Kallok comes from our sister company, School Datebooks, to STEM Education Works as our new President! Plus, a new year means you get to meet our new President of STEM Education Works, Kim Kallok! Our Latest Blog Posts Getting Ready for the 2024 Eclipse!

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STEM Sport

JUNE 2, 2022

This makes teaching kids math fundamentals an essential part of early childhood education. This is a great summer gift to help students prepare for the coming school year. As children progress through their education, it can also be used to teach them basic addition and subtraction.

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The Maker Mom

OCTOBER 13, 2023

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. Math League Math League brings the spirit of competition to children in elementary, middle, and high schools around the globe.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2018

It’s no secret many parents are frustrated with public schools. Consider a pedagogy that transcends rote memorization and the stock drills often found in today’s classrooms, expects critical thinking that teaches how to learn anything — not just school subjects. Are kids learning to think or just to pass tests?

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Top 10 Sciencekits

OCTOBER 18, 2022

MEL Math offers a complete math curriculum from pre-K through high school. According to MEL Math, the program is based on three key principles: building foundational skills, providing meaningful practice, and teaching students to love learning. Math can be one of the trickiest school subjects for kids, especially in the early years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 10, 2016

C-STEM Studio is a California A-G approved curriculum and turn-key solution for teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics through computing and robotics. This web-based scalable program is available for elementary through high school students and can last anywhere from four weeks to a year. why bother. Why Bother.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

I had the pleasure of meeting Tyler, a fascinating and outgoing sophomore in Mitchell School District in Mitchell, South Dakota. My name is Tyler Wright, and I am a sophomore in high school. That was the only time I wet myself in school. Once I arrived in high school I was given a laptop. Hello, everyone.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 10, 2022

If you have students in your school who do not have English as their primary language, this is a must-listen-to episode. (Or You can provide feedback to your students on any text (print or digital) and they can hear you read as well.This is a perfect tool for summer school, reading tutors and anyone teaching reading.

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