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ESERO UK: Primary Teacher CPD (Space)

All About STEM

Using the subject of space is a fantastic way to inspire and engage students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Teaching Primary Science: Exploring Space Discover how space exploration can inspire your primary science students and engage them in working scientifically. Online, self-paced course.

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When the “M” in STEM stands for Mathematics and Mindfulness

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Picture provided by the author, attribution CC-B Y Mathematics is a crucial subject for every student as it provides a strong foundation for many other disciplines. However, many students struggle with mathematics due to a variety of reasons, including a lack of motivation, fear of failure, and negative attitudes towards the subject.

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The Importance of STEM Education in Primary Schools

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Students’ perception is one of the most important nuances in primary school. STEM is derived from the abbreviation of the capital letters of the words Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Gonzalez and Cuenzi 2012). Why is STEM important in primary schools? Perception occurs with the activity of developing students.

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Project: History of mathematics

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Picture provided by the author, attribution CC-B Y Thinking about how to make mathematics interesting for children and how to prompt and encourage them to independently research, search and “dig” new information on Internet, I decided to start a new project at the school level: “History of Mathematics”. years of experience.

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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

ED Surge

Tony Lam, head of mathematics at Marymount Primary School in Hong Kong, recognized the mindset change required to create a student-centered coding experience. Lam: Marymount, an all-girls school, was one of the first primary schools in Hong Kong to implement the CoolThink curriculum. The CoolThink Pedagogy.

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STEM Learning: 50+ STEM Activities Booklets

All About STEM

STEM Learning has selected over 50 awesome STEM activities for primary and secondary students that can be completed in any classroom, with very little equipment. These can be run outside of normal curriculum time, in a STEM club or as part of a science, mathematics, or D&T lesson. Calling all educators!

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How To Boost Student Engagement: Modern Tools for Math Teachers

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These same reports show that teachers and students stand to gain these additional benefits: Learners get a chance to apply mathematical solutions to everyday problems Teachers can stimulate real-life situations where regular people and professionals use math formulas to solve problems. And it’s a great way to get more done.