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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Problem Solving : Graphs provide a way to solve problems and make predictions. Whether it’s analyzing trends in data, finding optimal solutions in optimization problems, or understanding the behavior of functions, graphing is a valuable tool for problem-solving.

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JULY 25, 2023

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? Modern educational tools make it possible to add a practical edge to math lessons, as students can observe math structures at play in the real world and see how people apply these formulas to solve common challenges.

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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. Students must think holistically about a real-world problem, and use mathematical tools to arrive at a solution.

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All About STEM

APRIL 23, 2024

IET Faraday® Challenge Days aim to encourage more young people to study and consider exciting and rewarding careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) by using creativity, innovation and problem-solving skills.

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Educators Technology

AUGUST 8, 2022

Gauthmath is a math homework helper app that provides step-by-step solutions to all types of math problems including word problems and geometry. The app also offers access to online math tutors to help learners with their math problems in algebra, graphing, calculus, and many more.

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MARCH 27, 2024

The ninth-graders in my classes and the preservice teachers I teach have one thing in common: math has not always come easy for them, and for many in both groups, learning math can be overwhelming. My answer: an immersive, 15-credit-hour semester of math. The first key component is a focus on a mathematical mindset.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Math professor Martin Weissman is rethinking how his university teaches calculus. Called Math 11 A and B, these classes, which students take as freshmen and sophomores, constitute a “leaky pipeline,” Weissman says. There are math requirements for those majors. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

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. Take the helm of your own country and work together with others to solve international problems!

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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. I keep a list of themed websites that are easy-in easy-out for students. In the parlance, these are called “sponges”.

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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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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Looking for a more interesting way to teach math in these unusual times? Here are a variety of sites that share Math Word Problems–the real-world way to teach what some see as a daunting subject: Expii Solv e–math word problems and puzzles, lots of them. IXL Word Problems –by grade.

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JUNE 8, 2023

They are good at math or they aren’t. Expect students to think critically as they work, look inward to solve problems before turning to others, and accept that they are smart enough to learn most of what they are expected to learn. If this describes you, you’re not alone in your concerns, but there’s hope.

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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. With its progressive approach in teaching math skills, it guarantees a fun learning experience. With Math Playground, mastering fractions is more about fun than frustration.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Barbara also explores specific examples of rigor in math, literature, writing, science, and history, emphasizing the importance of going beyond the text and providing evidence to demonstrate understanding. In math, rigor can be achieved by going beyond basic computation and focusing on identifying and explaining misconceptions.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Early simulations like Reader Rabbit are still used in classrooms to drill reading and math skills. Players are a passenger in a hero’s journey, solving riddles, advancing through levels and unlocking prizes. They solve problems or cease to exist. On the surface, it’s not so surprising. Again, think Legos.

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JUNE 23, 2022

An article over at The Tech Edvocate caught my eye on early math. Math is a fundamental process in learning, not just adding and subtracting but to develops skill in problem solving and critical thinking. Teaching Math. What is ‘Technical Math’? –images from Deposit Photo.

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Accelerate Learning

JUNE 26, 2023

When thinking about your curriculum, certain words always seem to go together — problem with solving, math and principles, but what you don’t often hear paired together is science and literacy. Aren’t they two different subjects? Yes, and no. It also allows them to make significant observations in their work.

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Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 12, 2023

This is because STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — education does more than teach specific school subjects. STEM encourages students to solve problems. Students as young as kindergarten can begin reaping the positives just as easily as those in high school.

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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. Here are some of the more thoughtful responses.

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 22, 2024

Exposure to engineering concepts at a young age boosts STEM learning and builds a problem-solving mindset, which is key for tomorrow's innovators. It turns complex ideas from math and science into practical, real-life projects. Integrating engineering concepts into elementary education is a crucial topic in this day and age.

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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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Educators Technology

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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STEM Education Works

MAY 6, 2024

KEY POINTS Connect 3D printing to real-world problems. Use visual applications to teach math. USING 3D PRINTING TO HIGHLIGHT REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS While 3D printers certainly make for an amusing novelty, their application in the STEM classroom is much more important than that. Spark student creativity.

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JANUARY 17, 2023

That call started the years-long process of reworking how the university’s life sciences department teaches math. This ultimately led to a new introductory life sciences math course, Mathematics for Life Sciences (the LS 30 series). Unpopular with students, the class didn’t seem to be preparing them for a career in STEM.

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MAY 8, 2023

But Barclay — a former Virginia math educator of the year — thought back to his own experience with a discouraging middle school teacher and decided to think through what the student was saying rather than dismiss it. Or even newer math ?) So I’ve been wondering: What do we know about the science behind good math education?

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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).

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STEM Education Works

MAY 6, 2024

KEY POINTS Focus on real-world applications of math concepts. Math is a subject that every student is required to take, but it’s often one of the most-dreaded across the board. Incorporating examples of math as a tool for solving real-world problems is a great way to stress the importances of and reasoning behind math as a subject.

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Middle Web

MARCH 5, 2024

When kids learn number sense and can use multiple strategies, they have choice in how they solve problems. The post Number Sense Builds a Strong Math Foundation first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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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. How does a district measure return on investment when adopting new curricula? We continue to invest in research and expand our team.

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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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JULY 23, 2022

When children are in kindergarten and first grade, the math curriculum focuses on number awareness and identification. Math for third graders can be more challenging since kids have to deal with fractions, decimals, and other complex math concepts that may prove novel.

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DECEMBER 31, 2021

Teaching Math. How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving. Here’s a preview of what’s coming up on Ask a Tech Teacher in January: Public Domain Day. Subscriber Special and MLK Day. 10 Hits and 10 Misses for 2021. 10 Top Reviews for 2021. 10 Top Tips in 2021. Build Empathy Among Students.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Outside of class, they worked on problems on their own, while during class, they thought like mathematicians by reasoning out problems with limited guidance. It’s common for students who are used to learning math from lectures to be reluctant to think critically at first, learning assistants from the study say. Its conclusion?

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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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JULY 10, 2023

These apps come in all shapes and sizes, catering to various subjects including math, language arts, science, and social studies. For instance, ABCmouse offers an extensive curriculum with more than 10,000 learning activities that cover reading, math, art, music, and much more. Let’s dive in!

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AUGUST 26, 2022

When I think about high school, I vividly remember my 11th grade math class. When I think about high school, I vividly remember my 11th grade math class. Educator Stacey Roshan believes that when schools prioritize students who are most vocal and quickest to raise their hand, the perspectives of too many are lost. I’m paying attention.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

Following years of disrupted learning during the pandemic, the recently released Nation’s Report Card shows an overall drop in both reading and math scores, with math scores falling in nearly every state. We must invest in our teachers. We need to remember that teachers don’t want to be data analysts. They want to teach.”

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