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This Is Your Brain on Math: The Science Behind Culturally Responsive Instruction

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I refer to those epiphanies, when the metaphorical light bulb above a student’s head switches on, as “luminations.” Many of those luminations surfaced because the lessons my students engaged with were designed to promote student inquiry and prioritize cultural relevance.

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Elevating Math Education Through Problem-Based Learning

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Instead of traditional direct instruction, PBL in math encourages students to explore, discuss and understand mathematical concepts by solving problems collaboratively. Steffe’s work on the importance of students constructing their own mathematical understanding rather than passively receiving information.

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Exploring Solutions: What Are Problem Solving Classroom Activities?

STEM Education Shopping

Have you ever wondered how to engage students in problem solving activities that are both fun and effective? In this article, I will share a variety of classroom activities designed to help students explore solutions to problems. KEY TAKEAWAY What are problem solving classroom activities?

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Creative STEM Careers

STEM Sport

Many STEM careers can also be considered STEAM careers because of the need for creative thinking. In our rapidly changing world, STEM and STEAM workers are tasked with finding innovative solutions to real-world problems that help the United States and the world improve. An example of this is a shoe product designer.

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Guiding Creativity: Art Integrated Learning Guidelines

STEM Education Shopping

As an educator, I have always believed in the power of creativity to inspire and engage students. In this article, I will guide you through the importance of art integration, strategies for implementation, engaging activities, assessing outcomes, and valuable resources.

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St. Patrick's Day STEM Centers

Carly and Adam

Patrick's Day STEM Centers transform the classroom into a dynamic learning environment, where students engage with science, technology, engineering, and math through themed activities. Patrick’s Day Creativity Challenges 2. Students can create their own art or be inspired from some of the included inspiration images.

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Fairy Tale STEM Challenges and Activities

Carly and Adam

Create a Device to Help Rapunzel Escape from her Tower In this STEM challenge inspired by the classic fairy tale "Rapunzel," students are invited to engineer a creative escape for Princess Rapunzel from her tower. In order to build their carriages students will can use a variety of non-consumable building materials.

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