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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

ED Surge

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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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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Competitive Coders Are the Future of Esports and the Rising Stars of Computer Science

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The best of these young coders are learning to use code creatively and developing a tangible skill set that they will use in future careers. CodeCombat AI League trailer (credit: CodeCombat) A Foundation of Game-Based Learning Founded in 2013, CodeCombat was born from a simple idea: Make learning to code engaging and accessible to all.

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How Game-Based Learning Develops Real-World Skills

ED Surge

"There are so many amazing ways to use games, game-like experiences and the design process to engage students, not just in academic things, but in things that have to do with conflict or processing feelings." And, of course, it has to be mathematically accurate. We're focused on those game-learning principles.

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Creative STEM Careers

STEM Sport

Many STEM careers can also be considered STEAM careers because of the need for creative thinking. Interesting Creative STEM Careers In this article, you will learn more about engaging STEM careers that use creative thinking. Front-end developers have the opportunity to be creative on a daily basis when building websites.

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How to Differentiate Instruction in Elementary Math

Cool Cat Teacher

Being mathematical, it's really important for kids to see themselves as part of the whole class. Truth is that teachers are much happier and much more creative when they're teaching kids for meaning and when they can do it in creative ways and help kids be creative. Listen to that and think and regroup.