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MARCH 12, 2024

Word problems are popular and fun methods of teaching math and English in many schools. Critical thinking : They require students analyze information, identify relevant concepts. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JUNE 8, 2023

Consider a pedagogy that transcends rote memorization and the stock drills often found in today’s classrooms, expects critical thinking that teaches how to learn anything — not just school subjects. They are good at math or they aren’t. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

A number of instructors in the math department at San Diego Mesa College, where she's a professor, had started exploring how to weave standards-based grading — an approach that evaluates students on how effectively they have mastered content — into the way they teach calculus.

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JUNE 23, 2022

I spend a lot of time every week reading about current thinking in education. 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.

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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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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Critical Thinking : Interpreting graphs requires critical thinking skills. Whether students pursue studies in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), social sciences, or business, they will likely encounter situations where graphing skills are essential.

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MAY 30, 2017

Zap Zap Math is a free gamified way to teach math skills that’s tied to many national and international standards (like Common Core). The over 150 games are fast-paced and interactive, and cover over 180 math topics. My favorite characteristics of Zap Zap Math include: Math topics are delivered in a module-oriented manner.

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MAY 24, 2017

K-6 math curriculum (with a separate program for pre-K) is versatile, easy-to-use, and nicely differentiated for varied learning and teaching strategies. Its unique system of scaffolding lesson-to-lesson and circling back on important concepts not only reinforces learning but enhances student higher order thinking skills.

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JUNE 9, 2022

With the growing interest in tech comes a call for summer school programs that supersize student enthusiasm for technology. Debates help students grasp critical thinking and presentation skills, including: abstract thinking. analytical thinking. critical thinking. citizenship/ethics/etiquette.

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MAY 15, 2024

Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology. STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life.

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MARCH 26, 2024

One reason for that, he argues, is that it’s easier to measure how much students are learning in math and science by using standardized tests that can be quickly graded by machines. It might seem counterintuitive that the same technology threatening to hinder student learning might be used to boost it. He has long argued that U.S.

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JANUARY 12, 2023

This is because STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — education does more than teach specific school subjects. It hones critical thinking skills and helps students learn to navigate the complexities of group work. STEM encourages students to solve problems.

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AUGUST 23, 2022

eSpark is a free no-prep solution that teachers of math and reading at the elementary level need to try. So it is understandable why teachers who use eSpark will find it is an excellent partner in reading and math. I recommend that Math and Language Arts teachers of elementary-aged students check out eSpark.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

Holiday—Math Facts. They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort! Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Holiday music II –sing along with the music–the site provides the words. Holiday—North Pole Academy. Phone call from Santa. Santa Tracker.

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JUNE 26, 2024

Sophia Birk, a digital nomad currently living in Poland, is an international member of the AATT team of educators and a math aficionado. Maths is one of two compulsory GCSE subjects. Maths teachers aim to ensure learners leave school with well-developed numeracy capabilities. The GCSE exam certifies their efforts.

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JULY 10, 2023

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Fear not, we’ve got you covered!

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

SplashLearn is an easy-to-use COPA-compliant, Common Core-aligned math curriculum for grades Kindergarten-5th that uses game-based learning to teach mathematical concepts. These often involve critical thinking and/or choose-your-own adventure type of gameplay as a way to involve students in the lesson and buy into the importance of decisions.

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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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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that enriches the classroom learning experience by overlaying digital content onto real-world content, simply using devices that already exist in most classrooms, like tablets and smartphones. So, I started digging deeper into using technology [itself] as a manipulative. It was just a mess.

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APRIL 30, 2015

More than 50 percent of all projected math and science occupations are in computing occupations. But, the reasons educators embrace coding are purer: It teaches children to think. Fundamental programming concepts include: abstraction and symbolism–variables are common in math, but also in a student’s education.

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APRIL 10, 2020

Games are Easter Math, Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Egg Dress-up, Easter Word hunt, complete-the-sentence, and more. 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. Preschool-2.

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APRIL 29, 2016

Many of you are familiar with the award-winning free app called Zap Zap Math. I first learned about it through an email about their newly updated platform– …addictive math games. kids fall in love with math. free, higher order thinking games… I have to admit, I was intrigued. Insider Tips.

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MAY 9, 2024

Age Group and Subjects: Parents: SplashLearn offers Math and Reading curriculum from PreK through Grade 5 for parents. Teachers: SplashLearn’s curriculum spans Kindergarten to Grade 5 for Math and Kindergarten to Grade 2 for Reading. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. You can get started here !

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

News literacy is fundamental to preparing students to become active, critically thinking members of our civic life — which should be one of the primary goals of a public education,” Kim Bowman, News Literacy Project senior research manager and author of the report, said in an email interview. “If

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APRIL 7, 2023

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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FEBRUARY 14, 2018

America’s student math scores continue to drop. Headlines such as “ Less than half of Maryland students pass English, math assessments ” and “ Internationally, U.S. The problem is, tomorrow’s adults must be math proficient which means our kids must be.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Early simulations like Reader Rabbit are still used in classrooms to drill reading and math skills. I want to see their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in action. This is great motivation for critical thinking and problem solving. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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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NOVEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. So, shall we start with critical thinking?

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Need for AI Literacy in Education The rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence (AI) requires school and district leaders to make sense of how emerging technology applications, including those that use generative AI (Gen AI), are being integrated into schools and districts across the United States.

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

It focuses on building student creativity, critical thinking, and independence–skills students need to become prosperous, happy adults. Do you get the idea that the Tract learning platform breaks the mold of what students and teachers typically think of as school? It includes classes and lesson plans, even themed clubs.

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APRIL 1, 2024

From helping with tough math problems to supporting them through friendship ups and downs, fourth grade brings its share of hurdles. Enter the online math tutor for 4th graders , a beacon of guidance in the tumultuous sea of mathematical challenges. This is where the importance of seeking external support becomes apparent.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

As educators struggle with the best way to teach critical thinking and problem solving, coding has proven to be an effective and flexible tool. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Is it time to add ‘coding’ to the essential subjects taught at every school? Wonder Workshop’s Amazing Dash.

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MAY 15, 2022

When I think of Jonathan Haber, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack last week, those are the first words that come to mind. The recent author of the book Critical Thinking , a topic about which he cared deeply, Haber had contributed in significant ways to a variety of important education projects.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2015

There are a lot of online math systems to help students through one of school’s toughest subjects (if not science). Here are guidelines, culled from top education sites like Edutopia, Google Education, Educational Technology, and EdWeek that are valuable when evaluating any website: free or small fee. positive parent reports.

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MAY 22, 2024

Adopting Apps That Amplify Learning Efficiency Incorporating technology into your classroom doesn’t necessarily require a hefty investment. Homemade Manipulatives: Items like colored paper clips or beads can be used for math manipulatives to reinforce core concepts in mathematics.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

A lot of us who study what we call the science of learning have been very, very interested in the quick rise in technological alternatives for young children. And it's more than just reading and math. So you do see potential in this technology for educators? I think the opportunities for deep learning are endless.

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