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Could Play Boost Students’ Math Performance?

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Its flexible, willingly-chosen and yes, fun. In early education, where Clements specializes, he usually constructs intentional lessons, and then sets up the classroom so that as students are playing, they bump into mathematics at every turn. Some research has even suggested it has the ability to reduce socioeconomic inequality.

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When Teaching Students Math, Concepts Matter More Than Process

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As a mathematics education researcher, I study how math instruction impacts students' learning, from following standard math procedures to understanding mathematical concepts. As a result, students' agency, knowledge and ability to transfer the concepts of mathematics suffer.

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Top 5 Reasons Why Kids Should Learn Python

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Moreover, Python affords a great deal of flexibility as a coding language which means kids can experiment easily and more often. For instance, Matplotlib is used for plotting charts and graphs; SciPy for engineering applications, science, and mathematics; Beautiful Soup for HTML parsing and XML and NumPy for scientific computing.

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Equity and Access in Math Education

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Historically, underserved communities of Black and Latino students experiencing poverty underperform in mathematics as measured by various academic indicators. There is no doubt that nearly two years of remote learning resulted in the loss of learning in all disciplines, particularly in mathematics.

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Is It Worth Teaching School Kids SQL?

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If deployed correctly, it can be incredibly quick and efficient in the way it handles large volumes of information, and is also scalable and flexible, adapting to the changing needs of those that harness it. SQL is used in all sorts of databases, covering everything from the backends of big websites to multimedia services like Spotify.

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Talented Students Are Kept From Early Algebra. Should States Force Schools to Enroll Them?

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Proponents believe that the framework provides greater flexibility in math paths , while also stressing an inquiry-based approach that will encourage more students to go further in math. The state around her is grappling with similar questions. Last July, California adopted a new K-12 math framework.

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Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists

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An Overview of STEM – Why It’s Relevant and Important STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This step-by-step guide is flexible enough to allow teachers to take the ideas below and make them their own. Let’s get into it.