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The Role of Mathematics in Education

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The Role of Mathematics in Education: What Professions You Can Get in the Future Have you ever found yourself pondering the real-world applications of those algebraic formulas or geometric theorems you spent hours trying to decipher in school? There you can get advice and solve various mathematical problems in college.

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Here Comes Another Trend in K-12 Science Education: Data Science

Chillax Science

If you are or have been a school teacher, you are probably familiar with the feelings associated with constant changes to the curriculum. Inconsistencies are the reality of many school districts and even private schools. We are now entering another science education trend that arguably will also hurt students learning.

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Should CS Be Required in High School?

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Meghan Lund Content Marketing Specialist In order to put on that cap and gown and walk across the stage with a diploma in hand, high school students must work hard to complete a certain amount of credits in various subject areas. Has the time come to update these requirements and add computer science to the mix? 3 Reasons Why.

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Learning Pathways for District-Wide Integration of Skills for Innovation

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Lauren Lee, a fifth grade teacher at Ovington School, notes, “This course allowed me to focus on how children use technology to solve real-world problems through mathematics, science and literacy. Dr. Brooke Morgan is Coordinator of Innovative Learning for Talladega County Schools in Alabama.

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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

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The first student has an extremely high grade point average (GPA) from their school exams, while the second student’s GPA is still good, but not as high. They grew up in an affluent neighbourhood with wealthy parents who could afford to send them to a top-class school and pay for one-to-one tutoring to help them prepare for their exams.

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Will Teachers Listen to Feedback From AI? Researchers Are Betting on It

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Julie York, a computer science and media teacher at South Portland High School in Maine, was scouring the internet for discussion tools for her class when she found TeachFX. This was giving me 100 percent quantifiable data on how many questions I asked and how often I asked them in a 90-minute class,” York says.

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Hard vs Soft Skills in STEM Education

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The Duality of STEM Skills Traditionally, when people think about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and careers, they often prioritize hard skills—the technical knowledge and expertise required to excel in these fields. Mathematical Reasoning: Proficiency in mathematical concepts and problem-solving.

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