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The Return to Rigorous Mathematics

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One of my favorite PD sites, EdWeb , recently offered a free webinar (with CE Certificate) on Returning to Rigorous Mathematics. The challenge for teachers is to help each student move their mathematics learning forward. Returning to Rigorous Mathematics –December 16, 2021. Math Scores Drop Again –December 17, 2021.

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Mathematics for Sustainable Development

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CC-By provided by the author The Mathematics for Sustainable Development (MaSuD) Erasmus+ project combines two educational issues: math anxiety and raising awareness on environmental issues. To address these two educational issues, we decided to create the context of learning mathematics through open-ended environment related problems.

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Tech Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, 2024

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There’s always been something mystically cerebral about people in technical professions like engineering, science, and mathematics. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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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. So what makes PBL different?

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Facing Fourth Grade: Tips for Parents Dealing with Academic and Social Challenges

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Academic Challenges in Fourth Grade Navigating the academic terrain of fourth grade entails a substantial shift towards a more intricate curriculum and heightened expectations. At the forefront of these challenges lies mathematics, a subject that undergoes a profound transformation as students delve into more advanced concepts.

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Graphing–9 Lesson Plans + 6 Online Resources

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Whether in mathematics, science, economics, or engineering, graphs are commonly used to convey information in a concise and understandable manner. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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How STEM Helps Preschoolers Prepare for Kindergarten

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STEM, representing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is more than an educational buzzword; it's a crucial framework in early childhood education, particularly for preparing preschoolers for the transition to kindergarten.

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