ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Here’s a look at the top EdSurge stories for September, as the new school year kicked off. Our coverage of new approaches to math education drew the most interest from readers, with two different features exploring how to rethink calculus making our Top 5. When Affordable Housing Is Scarce, So Are Educators : Across the U.S.,

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ED Surge

JANUARY 17, 2023

It was from his dean, who said that the department had inspected their freshman calculus course, “Calculus for Life Sciences.” Figures from Pew Research Center indicate that Black and Hispanic workers and students are vastly underrepresented in STEM occupations and education programs.

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ED Surge

MARCH 4, 2024

When Pierrce Holmes entered ninth grade, his school put him in 9C, a lower-level algebra class. Which students get to attempt intellectually stimulating courses like calculus may rely in part on where they attend high school rather than just their aptitude for math, according to a new study. Oh, do you want to try?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2024

They talk animatedly about plate tectonics, debate the structure of atoms, even smile at the mention of calculus. School lore probably says they can drop a pin through a straw without touching the sides. There’s always been something mystically cerebral about people in technical professions like engineering, science, and mathematics.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As a techie at heart, I envisioned a digital utopia where post-pandemic schools would become fully digitized with students and teachers always remote and online while still preserving the magic of human interaction. Are we just educational luddites or has the edtech revolution fallen short of its promises ?

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

As AI Chatbots Rise, More Educators Look to Oral Exams — With High-Tech Twist : The rise of ChatGPT has left educators scrambling to find alternatives to written essays. Readers Respond: Does Fixing the Leaky STEM Pipeline Require Calculus To Adapt? Will the ideas catch on? But that was just the beginning of the conversation.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Fueling them is the most recent results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which showed historical losses in math education. billion in the hopes of closing achievement gaps in K-12 math education. Math Wars This isn’t the Gates Foundation’s first foray into remolding the American education system.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 26, 2023

Today, Joseph is an associate professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Vanderbilt University and the director of the Joseph Mathematics Education Research Lab. EdSurge recently talked with Joseph about her new book, “ Making Black Girls Count in Math Education.” Joseph: I’ve always really loved math. And I said, “Sure.”

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ED Surge

JUNE 6, 2022

The class of 2022 made it almost halfway through high school before the pandemic. Sent home in March of their sophomore year, these students experienced educational challenges, pivots and experiments, and endured every uncertainty of the COVID-19 era. They learned in person, remotely, in hybrid models and then in person again.

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

Brian Johnsrud Global Head of Education Learning and Advocacy at Adobe The past two years have witnessed a notable surge in the use of artificial intelligence within education, marked by increased investment, deployment and integration into various educational practices. That end-to-end process is creative thinking.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 5, 2023

And that can make it hard for students to get used to solving their own problems and learning from the small failures that are meant to happen in school, says Devorah Heitner, an author who advises schools on social media issues. History and not be getting your calculus grade right now. How do you mean?

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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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Computer Science Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2022

Is Calculus a requirement? In K-12 education I think we should be very careful and drawing too narrow a definition of a computer scientist. Computer cryptography could probably use a good dose of Calculus. Should students focus on a special area while in (or before) high school? Is Calculus useful?

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Newton STEM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

The Newton Schools Foundation ‘s Year-End Annual Appeal seeks funds to support innovative programs in Newton Public Schools. The math coach and interventionist at each school will also be involved for students to ask for help/clarification as well as recognizing the students who have completed the challenge work.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 5, 2022

She’s been sharing her observations with EdSurge readers for nearly a decade now, reflecting on young people’s interest-driven and playful engagements as they relate to education. Here, she comments on the history of gaming in education, its limitations and its potential—when done well—as a conduit for deep connections with learners.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

In my experience as a middle and high school math specialist, I’ve rarely heard any adults (including math teachers) report many positive memories of their early experiences with math at school. I’m not talking about people choosing not to study calculus. More than 90 percent of elementary school teachers are female.

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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. So I’ve been wondering: What do we know about the science behind good math education? Is 2/7ths larger than 4/11ths? Or even newer math ?)

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ED Surge

APRIL 23, 2024

Around this time four years ago, a seismic event was rippling across education. In April 2020, teachers were beginning to realize that their schools’ closures would not be all that temporary. They’d need to make do with haphazard plans for distance learning through the end of the school year — perhaps longer. For the past 1.5

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Educators and parents started this school year with bated breath. According to a survey administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2019, 37 percent of high school students said they experienced persistent sadness or hopelessness and 19 percent reported suicidality. In response, more than half of all U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 10, 2023

They talk animatedly about plate tectonics, debate the structure of atoms, even smile at the mention of calculus. School lore probably says they can drop a pin through a straw without touching the sides. This article got lots of reads last year, so am republishing with updates. Avoid words such as “Meh”.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Now there are dozens of online free educational videos that address most every academic topic imaginable. And they’re put out by recognized names in education — Khan Academy, BBC, Microsoft, Teacher Tube, as well as textbook providers like Origo. ” Kudos to their ability to achieve that goal. Futures Channel.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 24, 2024

She says she’s not a math person, but she was able to pass her high school math classes without too much trouble, earning Cs. But in college, where she’s a business major, calculus is proving insurmountable. Sabrina Colon, a first-year student at University of California, Merced, remembers when math first became a problem.

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STEM Education Works

MAY 6, 2024

The term “math anxiety” is becoming an increasingly common term at an alarming rate in education literature as students who struggle with the subject continue to express low confidence. Dr. Jake Roark The post Engaging Tools for Reducing Math Anxiety appeared first on STEM Education Works.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2021

They talk animatedly about plate tectonics, debate the structure of atoms, even smile at the mention of calculus. School lore probably says they can drop a pin through a straw without touching the sides. I’d love to hear what creative gift you gave your school’s tech teacher. That’s it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2019

The end of the school year is a time when both students and teachers alike are distracted by thoughts of vacation, sleeping in, and no deadlines. Many of these, educators would love to teach but “just don’t have time for “, even though they align well with broad goals of preparing students for college and career.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2022

Why tech and the teacher who manages it in your school has become more important than ever. They talk animatedly about plate tectonics, debate the structure of atoms, even smile at the mention of calculus. School lore probably says they can drop a pin through a straw without touching the sides. Gifts tech teachers will love.

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National Science Foundation

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Board of Education of Topeka (1954), the landmark ruling that established racially segregated schools unconstitutional. Board of Education decision undoubtedly serves as a key moment in the history of U.S. In May 2024, the country will see the 70 th anniversary of Brown v. The Brown v. While the direct impact of Brown v.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 25, 2023

While all of these schools have been rushing to block ChatGPT , many don’t realize that generative AI tools are making their way into Google Workspaces and Microsoft 365. (If Some questions to ask So, while universities and schools may block ChatGPT, will they remove Office 365 and Google Docs from their suite of tools provided to students?

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 8, 2023

If you’re wondering whether students should enroll in STEM programs for high school, the short answer is yes. Whether young learners are drawn to foreign languages, math, humanities, or fine arts, the truth is that everyone has a lot to gain from stem programs for high school. What Is STEM?

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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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ED Surge

MAY 9, 2023

And the way the grading system in education works has long bothered him. That became clear a few years ago, when a particularly bright student in a calculus class Talbert was teaching bombed the first exam. What did educators do before the current system? There's lots of discussion of equity and education these days.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Writers are screened to ensure they have the education and experience they need to help students. Statistics, calculus, coding, predictive modeling, and data visualization are all relevant subjects. Their courses are difficult, and it can be hard to find the time to attend class, study for exams and write research papers.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 26, 2022

Educator Stacey Roshan believes that when schools prioritize students who are most vocal and quickest to raise their hand, the perspectives of too many are lost. When Roshan was in high school, she feared the moment she might be called on in class. Let’s take a trip back to high school. We still assign value, though.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 28, 2023

As an aspiring STEM teacher, I’ve often felt like a lone astronaut navigating the vast universe of education. In this article, we will explore the benefits of online workshops for educators like myself, delve into key topics covered, and discover the tools and resources that enhance our instruction.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 1, 2022

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. I grew up as a self-described math and science nerd.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2020

They talk animatedly about plate tectonics, debate the structure of atoms, even smile at the mention of calculus. School lore probably says they can drop a pin through a straw without touching the sides. I’d love to hear what creative gift you gave your school’s tech teacher. That’s it.

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