ED Surge
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Good news: There's mounting evidence that changing calculus instruction works for the groups usually pushed out of STEM. That the traditional lecture method of teaching calculus isn’t as effective as active models.
ED Surge
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Traditionally, mental health interventions are individualized and they focus on helping students manage and change their behaviors to cope with challenges they’re facing. Yet, this is the workload most schools place on high school students. In 2008, a little over 180,000 students took three or more AP exams.
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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. Student affairs staff are typically some of the most caring and supportive folks you can find at a college.
STEM Sport
FEBRUARY 13, 2022
EdSurge wrote an article on how educators can create gateways and not be gatekeepers in students’ STEM education. In this case, they analyze calculus and how the approach around this difficult course has changed in recent years. Colleges Can Make Calculus a Gateway — Not a Gatekeeper — to STEM Fields.
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
STEM Education Shopping
AUGUST 28, 2023
Integration of Technology: Incorporating technology into STEM lessons can enhance student engagement by making the content more interactive and relevant. Virtual simulations, online research, and coding activities are some examples. It promotes collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 4, 2019
Students login – no email required. The website is easy to navigate and the variety of material keeps students engaged for hours (really — I’m serious). You can sign in as a teacher or student. Teachers create a class account. Content is age-appropriate, user-friendly, and ad-free. Classroom Suggestions.
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