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PCAS Expansion, Growth, Research, and SIGCSE 2024 Presentations

Computing Education Research Blog

Research in PCAS We’re starting to publish some of what we’re learning from PCAS. Thursday just after lunch, Neil Brown and I are presenting our paper, Confidence vs Insight: Big and Rich Data in Computing Education Research 13:45 – 14:10 at Meeting Room D135. In the presentation, the gloves come off, and we show actual reviews.

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What Preservice Teachers and Teacher Educators Can Learn from Trajectories

National Science Foundation

Few would discount the power and promise of diversifying the teaching force, especially in STEM fields; however, our research offers the field of STEM education new insight into the conversation. Teacher diversity is a contemporary issue in education circles that is prevalent in the current educational discussions. The Diversity Imperative.

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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

Futurum

As you can imagine, there are many arguments both for and against these ideas. Regardless of whether differential treatment is considered fair, the efficiency rationale gives researchers and policymakers another way to look at how and why public policies should consider socio-economic factors. What has Emil discovered?

Economics 111
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How to Compare and Contrast Authentically

Ask a Tech Teacher

It also appears multiple times for most grade levels in the Math Standards, including the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Why is this skill so important?

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How can first-year STEM university students be better supported?

Futurum

The course aims to teach a variety of skills, ranging from library and research skills (to ensure students can assess the credibility of what they read and dissect complex texts, such as scientific reports) to study-management skills (such as time and stress management and academic planning). What do the seminars teach students?

Biology 81
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The Importance of Logical Thinking in STEM – Superb Guide

STEM Education Shopping

Logical thinking serves as the foundation of problem-solving and innovation within the diverse realms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As a student pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics, I have experienced firsthand how logical thinking forms the foundation for success in these fields.

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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

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Describe research you did to make your Minecraft world more realistic and workable. Suddenly, Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice take on a whole new importance: What Math Standard Expects. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. Do you see what I’m doing? What Game Delivers.