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Could Play Boost Students’ Math Performance?

ED Surge

Its flexible, willingly-chosen and yes, fun. 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. For researchers, play happens when students take control of what they are doing.

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The Ultimate Elementary STEM Curriculum

Carly and Adam

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, a robust STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum has become indispensable. However, crafting an effective STEM curriculum for elementary students requires more than just a collection of activities and lessons.

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Building & Using an Elementary STEM Curriculum Map

STEM Sport

STEM is an acronym used to describe science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects. When implementing STEM in elementary education, educators and school administrators often benefit from creating a STEM curriculum map. STEM curriculum is an essential part of a child’s education.

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STEM, STEAM, or STREAM? What is the Difference?

Carly and Adam

Some educators feel strongly about the acronym, while others think more flexibly. STEM Science, technology, engineering, and math takes an integrated approach, creating connections across subject areas. We believe that when students see the connections between science and engineering, they will grow to be better problem solvers.

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Go on a Mission to Mars!

Vivify Stem

Read below for our experience and two space-themed engineering design challenges you can try in your classroom! I have always done engineering challenges with my students, but after learning about the 3 stages of STEM I wondered, was I ever taking my students further than stage 2? What does it really mean to be a scientist or engineer?

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Where did STEM go?

CoderZ

The speakers especially those from the manufacturing industry kept making the point that their firms needed STEM professionals, particularly for engineering and product development roles. Up to now, STEM initiatives have been primarily focused on elementary and middle school students. We need people who can do the math, one said.

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Report Card Comments for STEM and Elementary Science

Carly and Adam

In elementary STEM or science classes, you may or may not be responsible for providing letter grades or an overall percentage for students, but it is still important to share progress with students and their families. 13 ways to describe how students engage in STEM and elementary science. Works collaboratively with others.