STEMe

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Through their systematic observations and logical deductions, they established the foundations of mathematics, astronomy, physics, and medicine that we still build upon today. Ancient Greece made significant strides in the field of mathematics. Their pursuit of these answers was not merely academic—it was revolutionary.

Achievement 52

Achievement Science Sciences Astronomy 52

ED Surge

MARCH 28, 2022

Schools are confronting vast achievement gaps among students and an exhausted teaching force. After nearly two decades of teaching, leading, researching and writing—all with a focus on personalized learning—Smith is taking another step forward in his life’s mission to better understand students and help them learn.

Personalized Learning 269

Personalized Learning Achievement Learning Data Analytics 269

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

But TeachFX, she adds, is focused not on her students’ achievements, but instead on her performance as a teacher. Her application is called TalkMoves, and a version of Jacob’s research is now being used by the tutoring company Saga Education to train first-time tutors. “With other classroom tools, I have to collect the data myself.

Research 363

Research Research Teaching Computer Science 363

ED Surge

MAY 28, 2024

When he later won an achievement award in math, Lynem determined that the decision had been a good one. For some researchers, California misstepped. And at least one researcher hopes that a shift toward a “more nuanced” model built on proven student aptitude will win out. It’s a phenomenon researchers are painfully aware of.

Algebra 335

Algebra Schooling Math Achievement 335

Ask a Tech Teacher

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.

Student Engagement 369

Student Engagement Math Data Analytics Algebra 369

ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

In fact, there is a great deal of research support for consistent retrieval practice and self-testing to build automaticity with number facts. Contrary to what might be expected, it disproportionately affects high-ability students who default from efficient mathematical strategies that rely on working memory to less-efficient ones.

Math 361

Math Elementary Mathematics Calculus 361

ED Surge

MARCH 4, 2024

Reflecting on his more recent experience as a policy analyst for RAND Corporation, a public policy research organization, Holmes doesn’t think it makes much sense that he had to hunt down the chance to try more difficult math. It was the first publication based on RAND’s American Mathematics Educator Study.

Math 329

Math Algebra Calculus Mathematics 329

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2024

An Overview of STEM – Why It’s Relevant and Important STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Identify a Cause Begin by researching and identifying causes that resonate deeply with your students and align seamlessly with your STEM curriculum. Let’s get into it.

Curriculum 418

Curriculum Data analysis STEM Problem Solving 418

ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Research from McKinsey revealed that, on average, K-12 students lost up to four months of mathematics and four months of reading progress in the last school year. Research has shown a direct link between students’ mental health and their academic performance, placing SEL at the forefront of the learning recovery effort.

EdTech 363

EdTech Achievement Research Research 363

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

It’s fascinating that today’s game playing youth want a set of rules they must beat, parameters they must meet, levels (read: standards) they must achieve, and a Big Goal (think: graduation) they can only reach after a lot of hard work, intense thinking, and mountains of problems. Which they love. Do you see what I’m doing?

Problem Solving 498

Problem Solving Teaching Chemistry Critical Thinking 498

The Innovative Educator

MAY 24, 2015

Instead, it showed the positive impact of educational media on student achievement. Across subject areas (English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies), student performance on content assessments showed significant improvement, increasing by eight percentage points.

Achievement 98

Achievement Research Research Critical Thinking 98

ED Surge

MAY 22, 2024

Malkin Carnegie Learning CEO "At the root of everything we do is the goal of supporting students, teachers and leaders in raising student achievement using learning science — and AI," explains Malkin. The path to their collective goal is equally succinct: continuous research, customer feedback and growth. And grow, they have.

Artificial Intelligence 285

Artificial Intelligence Research Research EdTech 285

ED Surge

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. But, Kramer says, the research does serve a purpose by adding to the store of evidence that these methods work.

Calculus 325

Calculus Research Research Math 325

ED Surge

JANUARY 24, 2024

There’s slightly more evidence that poor achievement more often fuels math anxiety than the other way around, though there’s evidence going both ways, she adds. In the classroom, researchers don’t know much about what works for anxiety, Ganley says. But Ganley suggests that the research doesn’t support any blanket statements.

Math 347

Math Calculus Mathematics Research 347

ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

Although it’s not as obviously contentious as say, social studies, educators and researchers (not to mention students and families) have strong feelings about math instruction (remember New Math ? Poor teacher support and inadequate training, researchers suggest, may be contributing. Or even newer math ?)

Math 337

Math Algebra Elementary Critical Thinking 337

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 9, 2023

It also appears multiple times for most grade levels in the Math Standards, including the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Why is this skill so important? Clearly, this is a seminal skill.

Critical Thinking 396

Critical Thinking Problem Solving Argumentation Achievement 396

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Yet, the district has seen consistent and remarkable success in math achievement across all of its elementary schools since it began using Stepping Stones, a prekindergarten through sixth grade comprehensive math program from ORIGO Education. Stepping Stones is closing our achievement gaps. That wasn’t always the case.”.

Math 559

Math Elementary Achievement Mathematics 559

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The brain research on emotional intelligence as it relates to student learning is clear.” Research indicates that educator wellness directly affects education quality , student achievement and school climate. Research indicates that educator wellness directly affects education quality , student achievement and school climate.

Education 288

Education Education Physics Achievement 288

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Educational institutions are grappling with unprecedented disruptions and widening achievement gaps , making the need for effective, research-backed interventions critical. As the project director for the LEARN Network, she works with researchers and developers on capacity building and design of evidence-based products and programs.

Learning 209

Learning Research Research Achievement 209

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

History Research what happened the hundredth year of your home country’s existence. Literacy Read Rosemary Well’s acclaimed book, Emily’s First 100 Days of School about the daily achievements of grade schoolers for their first 100 days. What was the country like a hundred years ago? What caused it to change?

Schooling 395

Schooling Learning Geography Artificial Intelligence 395

ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

If policymakers and education leaders can see how valuable the tools can be for [achieving] their existing goals, then they're hooked and more open to having the AI conversations and passing on that support to all the school districts and teachers whom they serve. How can educators address the concern about students using AI to cheat?

Creativity 335

Creativity Artificial Intelligence Economics Accessibility 335

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 18, 2015

It also appears multiple times for most grade levels in the Math Standards, including the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Why is this skill so important? Clearly, this is a seminal skill.

Critical Thinking 285

Critical Thinking Problem Solving Argumentation Achievement 285

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

And, of course, it has to be mathematically accurate. New York University also completed a research project with some pretty astounding results. What stood out was that our middle and high school students achieved significant growth in 21st-century skills, such as critical thinking, reasoning, problem-solving and communication.

Learning 300

Learning Algebra Creativity Communications 300

ED Surge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A few classrooms down, Baselice’s colleague Jonathan Nardolilli teaches middle school mathematics using a board game he created himself to instruct students about the different angles created by parallel lines intersecting a transversal. This revived interest is also backed by research. It becomes part of the teaching method.”

Teaching 357

Teaching Math Research Research 357

National Science Foundation

MAY 26, 2022

Implementing equitable mathematics instruction is an ongoing, collective commitment that must be made by teachers, schools, districts, and beyond to ensure that each and every student has access to high-quality mathematics instruction. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2020b, p. Introduction.

Mathematics 75

Mathematics Research Research Problem Solving 75

ED Surge

AUGUST 24, 2022

Yet observers increasingly caution that merely having devices isn’t enough—a fact that is borne out by research about the effectiveness of 1:1 initiatives. In other words, research shows that simply having computing devices is not enough if 1:1 initiatives are to help advance teaching and learning.

Accessibility 285

Accessibility Computer Data analysis Schooling 285

National Science Foundation

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Struggle is a regular part of mathematics class: students struggle to get started, to carry out a process, to express misconceptions and errors, and with “uncertainty in explaining and sense-making” (Warshauer, 2015, p. Generating Mathematically Productive Struggle. Generating Mathematically Productive Struggle.

Mathematics 75

Mathematics Learning Research Research 75

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Here’s a great overview from an Ask a Tech Teacher contributor of what one of those fields–working with the powerful algorithms that drive search and research–is about: What are search engine algorithms? Algorithms are not a new phenomenon and have been used as a part of mathematics for thousands of years.

Engineering 244

Engineering Computer Web Development Achievement 244

Futurum

JULY 13, 2022

Numbers and networks: how can we use mathematics to assess the resilience of global supply chains? At Brigham Young University in the US, Dr Zach Boyd is using his mathematical skills to determine how best to protect our supply chains. BUILDING MATHEMATICAL MODELS. Published: July 13, 2022. TALK LIKE A MATHEMATICIAN.

Mathematics 82

Mathematics Artificial Intelligence Math Research 82

User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Researchers attribute this boost to the process of imagining all the possible move alternatives which trains the mind to play with possibilities … the cornerstone of original thinking. Research continues to support the intellectual benefits of chess. Improves Reading and Math Skills. Teaches Strategic Thinking, Planning, and Foresight.

Elementary 144

Elementary Problem Solving Critical Thinking Mathematics 144

Scientix

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

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”.

Mathematics 52

Mathematics Primary Construction Achievement 52

Futurum

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

However, upon closer inspection, the university admissions team can see that the second candidate worked part-time after school to financially support themself, so had less time to dedicate to their studies, and they lived in a poorer neighbourhood and attended a lower-achieving school.

Economics 111

Economics Government Mathematics Publication 111

National Science Foundation

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Few would discount the power and promise of diversifying the teaching force, especially in STEM fields; however, our research offers the field of STEM education new insight into the conversation. Teacher diversity is a contemporary issue in education circles that is prevalent in the current educational discussions. The Diversity Imperative.

Education 98

Education Education Mathematics Argumentation 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2015

” Common Core asks that students ‘independently discern’ In fact, critical thinking skills are implicit in almost all of the core literacy skills and mathematical practices. Common Core asks that learners ‘attend to precision’, to research questions/problems and find answers that are evidence-based.

Critical Thinking 331

Critical Thinking Argumentation Problem Solving Communications 331

Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 10, 2023

From budgeting to investing, credit to debt management, you'll gain valuable insights and resources to help your students make informed financial decisions and achieve financial stability. I'll use mathematics as an example. 00;01;50;21 – 00;02;17;10 Brian Page I actually like math, but for some kids it brings math to life.

Teaching 324

Teaching Finance Curriculum Schooling 324

Stephen Wolfram

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Mathematics. But in the 1600s came the idea of modeling things with mathematical formulas—in which time enters, but basically just as a coordinate value. Even after everything our civilization has achieved, we’re just at the very, very beginning of exploring rulial space. These are all ways to formalize the world.

Computer 132

Computer Physics Mathematics Achievement 132

Futurum

AUGUST 18, 2022

Mathematically, a sphere is the shape that minimises the surface area of a fixed volume, explaining why small water droplets on a flat surface take the shape of a spherical cap. JOSEPH’S MATHEMATICAL MODELS. Joseph builds mathematical models for the height of rivulets, based on mathematical equations. FIELD OF RESEARCH.

Mathematics 103

Mathematics Physics Research Research 103