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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It teaches: Visualization and Understanding : Graphing helps students visually represent data, functions, and relationships. Problem Solving : Graphs provide a way to solve problems and make predictions. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

The difficulties with engaging children in math learning grows each year. I have several articles coming up next week that discuss that issue (links won’t work until publication date): What is ‘Technical Math’ –December 10, 2021 (this article). Math Scores Drop Again –December 17, 2021.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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. That research identified four distinct stages of problem solving — encoding, planning, solving and responding — that engaged diverse areas of the brain.

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

This is even so with subjects that are notoriously known for being dry and boring such as math. In this post, I share with you a wide variety of resources where you can search for and find fun math games to use with your students in and out of class. Cool Math games are student friendly and can be used in school and at home.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Mathematics is not just about solving equations or memorizing formulas; it’s a way of thinking. It teaches us problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and the ability to think abstractly. There you can get advice and solve various mathematical problems in college.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Engineering, and Math In today’s fast-paced world, it’s more important than ever to equip our children with the skills they need to succeed in the future. That’s where STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education comes in. This helps them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

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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AUGUST 22, 2023

Fractions are not the easiest of math concepts to learn (or teach), yet are arguably one of the most oft applied to our daily lives. Teachers have long sought intuitive methods to teach fractions that are less frustrating than worksheets and more effective than rote drills.

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MAY 15, 2024

Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology. STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. 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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DECEMBER 3, 2021

It feels like: When it should feel like: Coding is a great tie-in to Common Core Math Standards. Anytime I can show students how to complete math skills without doing math, it’s a plus (because they don’t expect a discussion on problem-solving or Minecraft to help with math). Build Your Own Apps.

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JUNE 9, 2023

Picture the following: A student volunteers to answer a math question in an elementary school classroom. The teacher knows from working with the student previously that although she can easily follow the algorithmic steps of the math problem, she struggles with her reasoning and ability to make sense of the steps she is taking.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Subjects like math and science — the ones only “smart” kids do well in — demand that you find patterns, unravel clues, connect one dot to another, and scaffold knowledge learned in prior lessons. Don’t say science and math are hard. Don’t jump in to solve problems. by Open University.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Today, because of the changes in education, the use of games to reinforce learning, to teach, and to engage students in their own education has become one of the most effective tools to bridge the gap between school-based and remote learning. It simply means teachers include games in their lesson plans to teach curricular concepts.

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DECEMBER 31, 2021

Teaching Math. How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Google Earth Lesson Plans. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link].

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Math and Virtual Manipulatives. Math—by Grade Level. Math—game-oriented. Problem solving. Math Pickle –put student in a choatic situation and see how they solve the problem. Technology. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Contraction Practice.

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JULY 8, 2019

Math used to be a tedious memorization of facts and formulas. Thousands of students found out, to their surprise — and often, their parents — that they loved math. Thousands of students found out, to their surprise — and often, their parents — that they loved math. Interactivate.

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JUNE 8, 2023

Consider a pedagogy that transcends rote memorization and the stock drills often found in today’s classrooms, expects critical thinking that teaches how to learn anything — not just school subjects. They are good at math or they aren’t. Kids are born with the characteristics that will mold their future.

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MARCH 17, 2015

With technology moving out of the lab and into the classroom, it’s becoming a challenge for some teachers to infuse their teaching with tech tools such as websites, educational games, simulations, iPads, Chromebooks, GAFE, and other geeky devices that used to be the purview of a select group of nerdy teachers. Test the tool.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

The need to strengthen the science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) careers pipeline has received renewed interest lately. Another Language A reader from Utah : “For me the breakthrough was finding out math is just another language with its own grammar and syntax. Can math be taught [or] is it just a gift.

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APRIL 11, 2019

I’ve been teaching technology for over fifteen years. While student familiarity with this tool has improved, one thing that never varies is the myths surrounding teaching with it. It’s important to remember that lots of kids aren’t raised with technology. You don’t have to teach keyboarding.

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JULY 10, 2023

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Fear not, we’ve got you covered! Another fantastic example is Lightbot.

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MAY 30, 2017

Zap Zap Math is a free gamified way to teach math skills that’s tied to many national and international standards (like Common Core). The over 150 games are fast-paced and interactive, and cover over 180 math topics. – Pre-school Math. Zap Zap Math can be played as an app or on a PC via a download.

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 22, 2024

It's about preparing students for a future where technology and engineering are central. Exposure to engineering concepts at a young age boosts STEM learning and builds a problem-solving mindset, which is key for tomorrow's innovators. Engineering makes the world of technology clear and interesting to young learners.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Recently, EdSurge spoke with Malkin about his company's expansion into curricular areas beyond math, including literacy and world languages, and how research is the foundation of all its products and services. We're looking at bias in adaptive learning and artificial intelligence technologies. Why am I doing this?

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

It feels like: When it should feel like: Coding is a great tie-in to Common Core Math Standards. Anytime I can show students how to complete math skills without doing math, it’s a plus (because they don’t expect a discussion on problem-solving or Minecraft to help with math). Build Your Own Apps.

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MARCH 20, 2024

Teaching creativity and creative thinking in K-12 has always been valued but often challenging to implement. Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. We have a responsibility to really explore that to its fullest potential.

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AUGUST 29, 2022

When educators consider the term computational thinking (CT), they often think of math or coding. But if you ask Daniel Fung, vice principal and English teacher at the Sham Tseng Catholic School in Hong Kong, he will tell you computational thinking is an entire pedagogy geared toward teaching lifelong problem-solving skills.

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MARCH 28, 2024

Games are Easter Math, Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Egg Dress-up, Easter Word hunt, complete-the-sentence, and more. Easter Fun Preschool-1 This site provides three Easter games that require critical thinking and problem-solving from youngsters. Options available are Easter Egg Word Families, Easter Sudoku, Jelly Bean Math, and more.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

Here are Holiday websites that will keep students busy while teaching them: 12 Days of Christmas. Holiday—Math Facts. They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort! Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Need a few websites to fill in free minutes?

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Math can be an intimidating subject to learn and one that kids either like or dislike. Learning math online can take some pressure off and allow children to absorb the information more effectively. With the right patience, kids can see the possibilities of math and how useful it is in their studies and daily life.

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MARCH 1, 2021

5 (free) Tech Problem Solving Posters. Why Kindergartners Must Learn Technology. Math Word Problems. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. #WorldReadAloudDay February 5. Random Acts of Kindness Day. How Will You Celebrate? Inspire Kids to Pursue an IT Degree.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The 21st-century classroom is a dynamic, ever-evolving space where cutting-edge technologies, like artificial intelligence (AI), are pushing us all to rethink what students need to learn and how that learning can best be structured to prepare them for the future. Beyond academics, creativity is also essential for career success.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Photo by RDNE Stock project: [link] Boost Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills with Magic Magnetic Building Blocks Benefits – Are you looking for a fun games and educational activity for your child? They also foster creativity, problem-solving abilities, and spatial awareness.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving world, computer science (CS) and technology skills have become indispensable tools for addressing a wide range of societal challenges. Technology and computing are in all industries including farming and agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and retail.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

One of the wonderful Ask a Tech Teacher contributers, Jenny Wise, is a busy homeschooler who suggested I publish an article about the benefits of technology for the homeschooler. I asked Jenny if she would share how she came to homeschool her children, how technology contributes to her success, and then share resources.

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JUNE 6, 2018

Young children especially benefit from fun math games. ORIGO Education , a curriculum publisher specializing in early math education, pulled together a list of fun summer activities. Parents can mix up math in the kitchen, on the sidewalk, even at the beach!” 15 Math Games. said DePaul. DePaul recommends downloading.

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