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JANUARY 26, 2023

Today, Joseph is an associate professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Vanderbilt University and the director of the Joseph Mathematics Education Research Lab. It was all of maybe 15 or 20 minutes that changed the trajectory of my life in terms of mathematics. Power dynamics are shared.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Here are two examples from the Ontario (Canada) Association for Mathematics Education : The Frayer Model takes learning vocabulary beyond memorization into thinking critically, making connections, and understanding concepts. This is well-suited to teaching academic vocabulary for all and domain-specific for particular topics (such as math).

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

I’ve discussed problem-solving before (see How to Teach Students to Solve Problems ). George Polya presented by the Mathematical Association of America. It validates what many teachers already teach, the problem-solving steps included in Common Core, as well as how most of us intuitively set out to solve a problem.

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JANUARY 17, 2023

About 10 years ago, Alan Garfinkel, a professor in the life sciences department at the University of California, Los Angeles, got a call. That call started the years-long process of reworking how the university’s life sciences department teaches math. A Barrier to STEM?

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

That’s the argument of Peter Liljedahl, a professor of mathematics education at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, who has spent years researching what works in teaching. Liljedahl has developed a strategy for teaching that he says greatly improves how many students in a class are actually thinking about course material.

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MAY 6, 2024

There’s always been something mystically cerebral about people in technical professions like engineering, science, and mathematics. The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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MAY 13, 2021

I get a lot of interest from high school teachers about teaching databases. There are simple ways to teach these in an introductory format for youngers, but by HS, kids should be learning methods that prepare them for college and career. One of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors explains… Is It Worth Teaching School Kids SQL?

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It teaches: Visualization and Understanding : Graphing helps students visually represent data, functions, and relationships. Whether in mathematics, science, economics, or engineering, graphs are commonly used to convey information in a concise and understandable manner. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Math professor Martin Weissman is rethinking how his university teaches calculus. Over the summer, the professor from the University of California at Santa Cruz, spent a week at Harvard to learn how to redesign the mathematics for life sciences courses his institution offers. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. That’s not typical.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

I’ve found throughout my teaching career that the most effective lessons are those with real-world applications. Suddenly, Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice take on a whole new importance: What Math Standard Expects. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. What Game Delivers.

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OCTOBER 30, 2021

Rigorous Mathematics. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Digital Citizenship. Managing Difficult Parents. 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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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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JANUARY 7, 2022

The Return to Rigorous Mathematics. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Have Santa Call Your Kids! 14 Holiday Websites and 9+ Projects. Holiday Activities To Keep the Learning Going. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link].

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

How is mathematics applied to real world problems? Published: Mathematics is essential to our way of life. Professor Anotida Madzvamuse , an applied mathematician at the University of Sussex , in the UK, and the University of British Columbia , in Canada, led the UK-Africa Postgraduate Advanced Study Institute in Mathematical Sciences.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

Teach it as a language used to describe things and as a tool for real life problem solving.” A teacher from Pennsylvania : “Been teaching calculus to HS seniors for 30 years. I got As in middle school but soon as high school the teaching got muddled. The issue is algebra skills. Can math be taught [or] is it just a gift.

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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. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. That’s growth.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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DECEMBER 22, 2023

A secondary mathematics specialist for the Utah State Board of Education, Henderson was asked to interpret the results of the Program for International Student Assessment, or PISA, for the state. Teaching K-12 math requires tremendous skill, Patterson says. Battling Uphill The U.S. Its approach is fragmented and controlled locally.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Under Pressure There are a number of theories about how math anxiety relates to performance, according to Colleen Ganley, an associate professor of developmental psychology at Florida State University. And it also helps teachers to develop key knowledge and skills they need for teaching mathematics.

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JANUARY 25, 2023

Can mathematics keep our food safe to eat? Published: Keeping germs out of our food is a constant battle, but mathematical modelling can help us trace contamination and stop the spread. It is a mathematical model that simulates the spread of Listeria in food production facilities. “In testing or physical distancing).

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MARCH 14, 2023

Two math celebrations are coming up on March 14th : Pi Day and World Maths Day Pi Day Pi Day is an annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant π (pi). Why not celebrate with your own fun maths teaching – take a look at our lovely supporting resources!

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MARCH 13, 2023

One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. Such a mindset change can eventually produce a more innovative learning and teaching approach across other areas. This curriculum has changed my teaching mindset.

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APRIL 1, 2024

At the forefront of these challenges lies mathematics, a subject that undergoes a profound transformation as students delve into more advanced concepts. With the introduction of fractions, decimals, and geometry, the mathematical landscape becomes notably complex, posing significant hurdles for students and parents alike.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2022

I think this will better reflect what’s going on today in our classrooms: It can be difficult to teach math, but with the proper tools, it can often be made easier. ByteLearn.com – Digital math teaching assistant for teachers. So there you’ve got it, the highest five mathematics tutoring online tools.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Proponents say the model improves student outcomes by encouraging more interaction among students and professors, and many studies have been conducted to measure the efficacy of the approach. So a group of professors recently performed a meta-analysis to try to assess how well flipped learning is working.

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JULY 25, 2023

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.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

I’ve discussed problem-solving before (see How to Teach Students to Solve Problems ). George Polya presented by the Mathematical Association of America. It validates what many teachers already teach, the problem-solving steps included in Common Core, as well as how most of us intuitively set out to solve a problem.

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MARCH 11, 2022

Pi Day is an annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant ? (pi). Why not celebrate with your own fun maths teaching – take a look at our lovely supporting resources! Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Two math celebrations are coming up on March 14th : Pi Day and World Maths Day.

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DECEMBER 17, 2021

Returning to Rigorous Mathematics –December 16, 2021. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Math Scores Drop Again –December 17, 2021. We at Ask a Tech Teacher have written a lot about resources to address this problem: Quick Review of 7 Popular Math Programs.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Researchers tapped alternative models of calculus teaching that have shown evidence that they work, according to Kramer. That the traditional lecture method of teaching calculus isn’t as effective as active models.

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

Returning to Rigorous Mathematics –December 16, 2021. An excellent solution is to change the focus, teach kids what will be required. Why do trades like this require so much mathematics? ” What Is Technical Mathematics? Math Scores Drop Again –December 17, 2021. Well, as it turns out, they’re not.

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OCTOBER 1, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Lydia Gonzalez, author of “Bad at Math: Dismantling Harmful Beliefs That Hinder Equitable Mathematics Education,” talks about the societal norms that make it acceptable to be “bad at math” and how these beliefs can be detrimental to learning.

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MARCH 10, 2017

STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Mathematics happens everywhere–at the grocery store, the bank, the family budget, the affirmative nod from parents to update a child’s computer to their agreement to add apps from the app store. These four topics cover every aspect of our life.

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MAY 10, 2023

The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. Understand that tech teachers often think trying to teach colleagues to tech is like solving the Riemann Hypothesis (many consider this darling of mathematical problems impossible). Find a clever tie-in to your topic.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Administrators, professors and students are rethinking nearly everything about how higher education works. The Math Revolution You Haven’t Heard About By Daniel Mollenkamp Photo courtesy of the Harvard University Department of Mathematics. What Can It Teach Traditional Colleges? As these headlines show, college is in flux.

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MARCH 12, 2021

Pi Day is an annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant ? (pi). Why not celebrate with your own fun maths teaching – take a look at our lovely supporting resources! Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Two math celebrations are coming up this month: Pi Day. World Maths Day.

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