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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

One of the most difficult skills to teach in school is problem solving. We talk about what that means–problem solving, critical analysis, logical thinking–but often, that sounds hard to them–too hard. They are a toolkit of life skills such as problem-solving, coding and thinking.

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JUNE 18, 2024

Adding monthly giving projects to STEM classes helps students learn important skills like problem-solving and teamwork while also teaching them to care about their communities. An Overview of STEM – Why It’s Relevant and Important STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Sound interesting?

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. One hour, according to Hour of Code, would show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving was exhilarating. Ward’s Science sends it as part of the kit. Computer Science Unplugged. I happen to agree.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

In education, case studies are widely used as a pedagogical tool to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge. Well-planned case studies can challenge students’ problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. And you can find them online on UBC’s open case study page.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Problem Solving : Graphs provide a way to solve problems and make predictions. Whether it’s analyzing trends in data, finding optimal solutions in optimization problems, or understanding the behavior of functions, graphing is a valuable tool for problem-solving.

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STEM for Kids

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This exciting, hands-on contest invites young learners to collaborate on projects in biomedical engineering, data science, and AI, with the aim of solving real-world problems through STEM. Learners will explore exciting career paths of Biomedical Engineering and Data Science / Artificial Intelligence.

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ED Surge

JUNE 21, 2022

Players must program a backend strategy and use their coding and problem-solving skills to outsmart competitors. Students can start as early as upper elementary school with programs like Ozaria , a narrative adventure game that sets a foundation of core computer science (CS) concepts.

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MARCH 17, 2015

I also have colleagues who think it takes a special brain to understand tech (the same way students think about math and science)–one they don’t have. Try the problem-solving that has worked in other situations–like intuit a solution, look around the screen and see what pops out, and read the manual.

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Teach Hub

JULY 19, 2024

Imagine a classroom where students were creative thinkers and had the confidence to solve problems and develop innovative solutions easily. To help make this dream a reality, we’ll explore why problem-solving skills are essential and give you some tips and strategies on teaching both younger and older students problem-solving skills.

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JUNE 28, 2023

Recent years have seen a resurgence for some great reasons: Problem-solving skills: Bridge building requires you to identify and solve problems, such as how to make a bridge strong enough to support a certain weight or how to make a bridge that is aesthetically pleasing.

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 22, 2024

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. Exposure to engineering concepts at a young age boosts STEM learning and builds a problem-solving mindset, which is key for tomorrow's innovators.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve, show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving exhilarating. But here’s my issue: Too often, kids forget that the goal is to practice critical thinking and problem solving, not pursue a career in programming.

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JULY 21, 2017

STEAM–Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math–is education’s new STEM. By adding the creativity and problem-solving skills that are part and parcel to Anything Art, students have permission to use colors, images, and outside-the-lines thinking to address Big Ideas and Essential Questions.

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

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. Educators face the challenge of engaging students in STEM amidst limited resources. Iterate on what works and learn from what doesn’t.

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CoderZ

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

4, 2024) – Intelitek and CoderZ, an Intelitek company, announced today that the Dallas ISD has approved the CoderZ coding platform and the RoboX 3D simulation platform for the district’s pre-engineering and robotics certification programs as part of a recent request for proposal initiative.

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STEM Education Works

JANUARY 27, 2025

Some of that mental exercise and problem-solving has helped me develop some of the core skills that are vital to the STEM fields. Lets break STEM down letter-by-letter: Science Science is all about understanding physical systems and developing models/theories to describe how they work.

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Benefits of Hands-On Learning in Computer Science and STEM Education Introduction At Ellipsis Education, we believe hands-on learning is at the heart of building deep, lasting understanding in computer science. Or they might work together to solve coding challenges, participating in real-world team-based problem-solving.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

This includes developing competency in social-emotional learning, design thinking and computational thinking, whether or not students eventually study computing or engineering or enter the information technology industry. Mindsets for innovation are the cognitive processes necessary to engage in innovative and complex problem-solving.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

These hands-on, inquiry-based challenges help students explore geometric concepts through creative engineering activities using sticks and dough making math come to life in a fun and meaningful way. These task cards often include open-ended questions, building challenges, or problem-solving scenarios that promote inquiry-based learning.

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STEM Education Works

JUNE 3, 2024

Currently, two methodologies have been at the forefront of my own exploration, and these have become the basis for which I design our STEM curriculum: The Engineering Design Process (EDP) and the 5E Instructional Model. Steps Involved: Ask : What is the problem? Engineer : Apply new knowledge and skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 6, 2015

That means new teachers must learn how to teach science, technology, engineering and math on-the-job. Problem Solving. Besides so many digital tools–how does anyone stay up to date on them–there’s a worse problem: What happens when something doesn’t work? Student Choice.

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MAY 3, 2024

STEM education–Science, technology, engineering, and math–sounds intimidating, but is actually one of the most satisfying learning experiences students can participate in. The most important thing is the science behind the state-of-the-art technology, which is CO2 laser, diode laser, etc.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

There comes a point very early in a child’s educational experience where they self-select themselves in or out of subjects like math and science. PLTW strives for students to experience an engaging, hands-on way to learn about engineering, computer science and biomedical science.

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STEMe

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Ancient Greek Science Achievements include the application of systematic inquiry into the individual, the world, and the universe, which all began in Lonia in the 6th century BCE with Thales of Miletus (l. Adherence to a particular set of approaches to problem-solving.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

You excel in subjects that require problem-solving skills and have a strong understanding of numbers and patterns. Here are some ideal subjects for left-brain dominant individuals: Electrical or Computer Engineering Electrical or computer engineering is a perfect fit for left-brain dominant individuals.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2017

STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Science is our natural world, from the land we live on to the oceans and space we aspire to visit. Many immigrants with strong math and science skills are warmly accepted to not just the US, but many other western nations. Keep at it.

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Vivify Stem

MARCH 25, 2025

The platform eliminates the need for expensive supplies and logistical struggles while still allowing students to engage in critical problem-solving and engineering design. With Qweebi, students could jump straight into building and problem-solving. Iterate, iterate, iterate! Vivify STEM Roller Coaster Product

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PCS Edventures

APRIL 8, 2025

Real-World Problem-Solving Want to make learning stick? Creating sustainable solutions for real-world problems. Exploring the science behind their favorite sports. This hands-on, problem-solving approach: Deepens understanding. We nurture essential skills like self-direction and problem-solving.

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Educators Technology

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The digital skills I featured below are informed by the ethos of what the Partnership for 21st Century Learning called essential skills for thriving in knowledge economy namely critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. While Google is a powerful search engine its utility is, nevertheless, limited.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2020

Good applications not only for space but engineering, mechanics, and computer technology. They choose what science their satellite will study, select the wavelengths, instruments, and optics that will be required, and then build! A real interest in telescopes and space science will make this game more meaningful. Cost: Free.

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ED Surge

APRIL 12, 2023

The idea came to Asemota, who is in her final semester as a biomolecular science major with a computer science minor, during the doldrums of pandemic lockdown isolation in 2020. How did you get involved with computer science and coding? And for me, the solution was biomedical engineering.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

They're also coding, measuring and problem-solving. Adding Play to the Day Dr. LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential and SPIKE™ Prime sets were offered to interested teachers last year as part of a districtwide plan to provide every student with equitable access to coding, robotics and engineering instruction. Why Teachers ??

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STEM Everyday Podcast

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Carlos serves as a board member of the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI nms.org ), a non-profit organization dedicated to equipping underserved schools and communities with vital STEM resources, and as an industry mentor at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The need to strengthen the science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) careers pipeline has received renewed interest lately. Teach it as a language used to describe things and as a tool for real life problem solving.” So what would it take to make STEM truly open to would-be future scientists?

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Vivify Stem

APRIL 3, 2025

STEM challenges spark big emotions because they require teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving. How might the science we discussed earlier help here? You can introduce problem-solving steps and encourage more independent thinking while still keeping the activities fun and approachable. Let students lead.

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PCS Edventures

MARCH 7, 2025

These arent just hobbies or after-school distractions; theyre structured educational pathways that develop problem-solving skills, technical literacy, and teamwork while preparing students for careers in STEM, digital media, and software development. Thats exactly what esports and game design programs do.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 16, 2025

STEM educationScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematicsequips students with the knowledge and skills to think critically, solve problems, and innovate. Does the Lesson Address a Real-World Problem? The goal is to spark curiosity and encourage students to dive deeper into problem-solving.

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