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How To Boost Student Engagement: Modern Tools for Math Teachers

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Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? According to the study, learners who only received teacher training and did not engage with the online learning tools had poorer achievement scores. Teachers enjoy a boost in student engagement The use of interactive technology helps make lessons fascinating.

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

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I refer to those epiphanies, when the metaphorical light bulb above a student’s head switches on, as “luminations.” Many of those luminations surfaced because the lessons my students engaged with were designed to promote student inquiry and prioritize cultural relevance.

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Hands-On Math Helps Keep Students Engaged

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Whether your school year ends in May or you teach into the hot days of June, student engagement begins to fade. The post Hands-On Math Helps Keep Students Engaged first appeared on MiddleWeb. How do we liven things up?

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Elevating Math Education Through Problem-Based Learning

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Instead of traditional direct instruction, PBL in math encourages students to explore, discuss and understand mathematical concepts by solving problems collaboratively. Steffe’s work on the importance of students constructing their own mathematical understanding rather than passively receiving information.

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How to Increase Student Engagement During Project-Based Learning

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This learning style is commonly used when teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) because its real-world connections help students gain a deeper understanding of complex concepts. Regardless of grade level, it can be difficult to keep students engaged throughout project-based lessons.

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The Math Revolution You Haven’t Heard About

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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. Called Math 11 A and B, these classes, which students take as freshmen and sophomores, constitute a “leaky pipeline,” Weissman says.

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Interactive Digital Whiteboards are Great Tools to Enhance Your Teaching

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In cases where intensive use of the digital whiteboard is needed, such as in the realization of mathematical equations, it is highly recommended to use a device that allows writing on the screen with a stylus. They provide you with a multitude of ways to enhance students engagement and drive their participation in class.

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