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Could Play Boost Students’ Math Performance?

ED Surge

For instance, play in early education reinforces the development of social-emotional skills and critical thinking. Just like when learning sports, language or music, structured practice is really important for math, Barbara Oakley, distinguished professor of engineering for Oakland University, wrote in an email to EdSurge.

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Incorporating Engineering Practices into Texas Science Classrooms

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Post by Lauren Kelly November 2, 2024 If you're a Texas educator, you’ve likely heard about the new science standards that now include engineering practices. In this post, we’ll explore what Scientific and Engineering Practices (SEPs) are, why they’ve been added, and how you can seamlessly incorporate them into your classroom.

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Engineering in Elementary School

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Integrating engineering concepts into elementary education is a crucial topic in this day and age. It's about preparing students for a future where technology and engineering are central. Engineering makes the world of technology clear and interesting to young learners.

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Graphing–9 Lesson Plans + 6 Online Resources

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Whether in mathematics, science, economics, or engineering, graphs are commonly used to convey information in a concise and understandable manner. Critical Thinking : Interpreting graphs requires critical thinking skills.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners.

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Stem Education in 2020

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STEM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Science project-based activities for elementary school students (“Spill oil,” “Water cycle in a bag,” or “It’s about time”) can attract even those who always thought that math or engineering was not for them.

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Math Instruction Isn’t Working. Could Better Teacher Training Help?

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It takes critical thinking and a sense for the numbers to even understand how or why a student’s approach might be wrong, Barclay says. It’s common for her to hear, “Oh, you know, I decided to be an elementary school teacher because I don't want to teach math.” Barclay says. But that wasn’t immediately clear. isn’t working.

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