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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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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. Steffe’s work on the importance of students constructing their own mathematical understanding rather than passively receiving information.

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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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We Need More Math Teachers. Here’s How to Prepare Them for Life in the Classroom.

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The ninth-graders in my classes and the preservice teachers I teach have one thing in common: math has not always come easy for them, and for many in both groups, learning math can be overwhelming. My answer: an immersive, 15-credit-hour semester of math. The first key component is a focus on a mathematical mindset.

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Harnessing The Power Of Math Manipulatives

Mathematics, a subject steeped in abstract concepts, often poses challenges to students, especially those in grades 5-10. But imagine a bridge that transformed this intricate maze into an interactive adventure.

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International Day of Mathematics & Pi Day Resources

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The International Day of Mathematics (IDM) is a worldwide celebration of maths taking place on the 14th of March. Take a look below – we’ve brought together an awesome list of maths resources for school, STEM club or home.

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

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As a math educator at the high school and middle school levels, I lived for the moments when students’ furrowed brows ever-so-slightly began to unfold and smiles emerged. Though some argue that mathematics is culturally independent, I can say from experience that it is anything but.

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