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Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed. Will Instructors Heed It?

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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.

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Tech Professions Students Should Consider

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Statistics, calculus, coding, predictive modeling, and data visualization are all relevant subjects. Robotics engineer Robotics engineers have to constantly test, analyze and maintain prototypes and robotic components they create. This would help to develop your knowledge and technical skill sets.

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Grades 7-10: Register by Mar. 5 for MIT SPARK (Mar. 16-17)

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Here are STEM courses offered: Making art with Robots Linux and open source software Introduction to Programming in OCaml Better Coding with Vim: Intro to Keybinds and Configuration Web Development Crash Course Tales of the Americas through biology and genetics It’s Not Rocket Science (Wait, Yes It Is!) Explore ZeroE Aviation!

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Is Computer Science STEM – The Link Between the Two

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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. Engineering can factor in topics such as civil engineering, electronics, and robots. Alternatively, some robots use actual blocks for young coders.

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Fall STEM Activities

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Once complete, they can challenge their peers to navigate a small insect or toy through their maze, or even use simple coding robots if available. Educational Benefit: Designing the maze bolsters spatial reasoning and planning skills, and, if robots are used, introduces basic coding principles.

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How to Teach STEM Every Day

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Revel in that feeling of accomplishment that comes with doing the impossible–finding the answer to a calculus formula (or division problem) or programming a robot to walk across the room. It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer. Albert Einstein. C-STEM Studio. Classroom Architect.

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They Started Teaching During the Pandemic Year. Where Are They Now?

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years of my career at Weehawken High School, where I taught Algebra I (students in grades seven to nine) and AP Calculus (grades 11-12). At Bush, I teach technology applications, computer science and robotics. I spent the first 3.5 For the past 1.5 What has been the most challenging and rewarding part of your job?

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