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

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Though some argue that mathematics is culturally independent, I can say from experience that it is anything but. The brain makes sense of the world, and mathematics, through culture. Lessons like these promote mathematical investigations within community-oriented contexts and require deep analysis.

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How To Boost Student Engagement: Modern Tools for Math Teachers

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Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? Modern educational tools make it possible to add a practical edge to math lessons, as students can observe math structures at play in the real world and see how people apply these formulas to solve common challenges. But where to start?

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The Math Revolution You Haven’t Heard About

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Math professor Martin Weissman is rethinking how his university teaches calculus. Over the summer, the professor from the University of California at Santa Cruz, spent a week at Harvard to learn how to redesign the mathematics for life sciences courses his institution offers. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.

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What is ‘Technical Math’?

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Returning to Rigorous Mathematics –December 16, 2021. There’s an old joke about how kids are forced to learn algebra and trigonometry in school, but have no use for those subjects in real life. Why do trades like this require so much mathematics? ” What Is Technical Mathematics?

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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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3 Fun Tech Classroom Projects for Summer

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Here are great ideas from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew on how to keep tech fresh this summer. Meanwhile, DragonBox focuses on fostering critical thinking skills through a series of entertaining logic games rooted in mathematics. This allows students to leverage their creativity while also understanding how digital design works.

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How to Use Video Games in the Classroom

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Be sure to select games that align with the subject matter you are teaching, and develop skills such as critical thinking , problem-solving, collaboration, etc. Use these interactive learning experiences to help students connect their virtual experiences and their real-life experiences.