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Elevating Math Education Through Problem-Based Learning

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The answer, as in many situations, lies in math. Imagine IM’s Inspire Math video Climbing Mount Everest links the drama of mountaineering to middle school work on percentages. It’s an instructional approach where students learn by actively engaging in real-world, meaningful problems. And that's how people learn math.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology.

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Boosting Critical Thinking: STEM Board Games for All Ages

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However, it’s important to remember the value of unplugging and engaging in activities that promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. One great way to do this is through playing board games, especially those with a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts.

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Graphing–9 Lesson Plans + 6 Online Resources

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Problem Solving : Graphs provide a way to solve problems and make predictions. Whether it’s analyzing trends in data, finding optimal solutions in optimization problems, or understanding the behavior of functions, graphing is a valuable tool for problem-solving.

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Math Instruction Isn’t Working. Could Better Teacher Training Help?

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But Barclay — a former Virginia math educator of the year — thought back to his own experience with a discouraging middle school teacher and decided to think through what the student was saying rather than dismiss it. Or even newer math ?) So I’ve been wondering: What do we know about the science behind good math education?

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Empowering Teachers and Inspiring Students for a STEM-Driven Future

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PLTW has heard from students regarding how valuable their courses are because they help expose them to and engage them in STEM subjects and prepare them for life beyond K-12. There comes a point very early in a child’s educational experience where they self-select themselves in or out of subjects like math and science.

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Unleashing Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills: The Power of STEM Subscription Boxes

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Are you looking for innovative ways to enhance your child's problem-solving and critical thinking skills while keeping them engaged and entertained? That's where STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subscription boxes come in. Look no further!