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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

Ask a Tech Teacher

In case you must ‘sell’ this idea to your administration, here are three great reasons why students should use Minecraft in school: Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving. I want to see their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in action. Problem Solving. We all have a great time.

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

ED Surge

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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What is a Growth Mindset?

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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. The cerebral and physical traits they were born with are just the starting point. That’s growth.

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Game Based Learning and Gamification in Maths teaching

Scientix

Learning through games has several advantages: encourages the acquisition and development of different skills; stimulates problem solving; encourages experiential learning; increases motivation. 2), written in mathematical language: Fig.1 2), written in mathematical language: Fig.1 1 (CC-BY) Fig. 1 (CC-BY) Fig.

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2024 Conceptual Physics Summer Institute - July 19-20, registration is OPEN!

Jacobs Physics

Folks, I'm already teaching several AP summer institutes - see the left-hand sidebar for details. But what if you are looking for physics professional development that is NOT aimed at college-level physics ? I mean, I meet so many of you each year who teach on-level, honors, college-prep, Regents. How do I register?

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9 Activity Ideas for STEM in Physical Education

STEM Sport

Integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) into Physical Education (PE) classes offers an innovative approach to education. The Synergy of Movement and Learning Research indicates that physical activity can significantly bolster cognitive abilities.

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AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C - Mechanics Daily Review: Fundamentals check 9

Jacobs Physics

These fundamentals checks are just as appropriate for AP Physics C (mechanics) as for AP Physics 1. I've been repeatedly asked about the viability of teaching a combined section of APC and AP1. because I'd teach it as just AP Physics 1 until about March. because I'd teach it as just AP Physics 1 until about March.

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