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

ED Surge

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. Students must think holistically about a real-world problem, and use mathematical tools to arrive at a solution.

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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

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A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers. Early simulations like Reader Rabbit are still used in classrooms to drill reading and math skills. I want to see their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in action.

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How STEM Building Blocks Nurture Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills

STEM Education Shopping

In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, it’s more important than ever for children to develop strong problem-solving skills and creativity. In this article, we will explore how STEM building blocks nurture creativity and problem-solving skills. What are STEM Building Blocks?

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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!

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Does Science Still Have a Seat at the Table?

STEM Next

The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) had told science teachers that kids learn science best through a hands-on, interactive, student-centered, and inquiry-based approach (see NSTA Position Statement ). The report asserted the highest priority was to revitalize K-12 science and mathematics education.

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Ward’s Science–So Many STEM Resources

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One of the most difficult skills to teach in school is problem solving. We talk about what that means–problem solving, critical analysis, logical thinking–but often, that sounds hard to them–too hard. They are a toolkit of life skills such as problem-solving, coding and thinking.

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Getting Older Students Excited About Science Class

Teach Hub

As students move into middle and high school , it becomes increasingly challenging for them to maintain excitement and enthusiasm for subjects like math and science. Here we’ll explore a few key areas to help you make science class more appealing so your older students will get excited about science class again.

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