ED Surge

JUNE 9, 2023

Picture the following: A student volunteers to answer a math question in an elementary school classroom. The teacher knows from working with the student previously that although she can easily follow the algorithmic steps of the math problem, she struggles with her reasoning and ability to make sense of the steps she is taking.

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MAY 8, 2023

But Barclay — a former Virginia math educator of the year — thought back to his own experience with a discouraging middle school teacher and decided to think through what the student was saying rather than dismiss it. Or even newer math ?) So I’ve been wondering: What do we know about the science behind good math education?

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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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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Subjects like math and science — the ones only “smart” kids do well in — demand that you find patterns, unravel clues, connect one dot to another, and scaffold knowledge learned in prior lessons. Don’t say science and math are hard. Don’t jump in to solve problems. by Open University.

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AUGUST 22, 2023

Fractions are not the easiest of math concepts to learn (or teach), yet are arguably one of the most oft applied to our daily lives. Explore Fractions with Number Frames Number Frames is an educational app that brings mathematics to life for your kids. With Math Playground, mastering fractions is more about fun than frustration.

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 5, 2022

This is even so with subjects that are notoriously known for being dry and boring such as math. In this post, I share with you a wide variety of resources where you can search for and find fun math games to use with your students in and out of class. Cool Math games are student friendly and can be used in school and at home.

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 9, 2022

Problem-solving is the most important skill that students learn in the classroom. It is the meat and potatoes of mathematics, whether the problems perplex the Stephen Hawkings of the world or first graders learning basic arithmetic.

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JUNE 8, 2023

They are good at math or they aren’t. The Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice If you’re a Common Core school, the Standards for Mathematical Practice are well-aligned with the needs of a Growth Mindset. Kids are born with the characteristics that will mold their future.

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JUNE 6, 2018

The Summer Slide is a very real issue, especially in mathematics instruction where students lose about one month of learning during the break and in some cases, 2.6 Young children especially benefit from fun math games. Debi DePaul is ORIGO’s elementary mathematics consultant. months of learning. said DePaul. coins together.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

At the core of every action is problem-solving: Minecraft encourages kids to tinker. To build their world, players require geography, chemistry, math, and more. Problem Solving. Problem solving has become granular to good lesson plans. How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Recently, EdSurge spoke with Malkin about his company's expansion into curricular areas beyond math, including literacy and world languages, and how research is the foundation of all its products and services. We're looking at how reading affects mathematics outcomes. You mentioned subject areas beyond mathematics.

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Accelerate Learning

MAY 23, 2021

The Mona Lisa is surprisingly, almost shockingly, small. Yet its far-reaching influence has made it synonymous with greatness. Well, that painting is good, but I mean, it’s not the Mona Lisa ,” the armchair art critic will opine.

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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. Everyday Mathematics.

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Scientix

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

CC-By provided by the author The Mathematics for Sustainable Development (MaSuD) Erasmus+ project combines two educational issues: math anxiety and raising awareness on environmental issues. Even students with high academic performance suffer of math anxiety. This context was, in fact, represented by the maths research workshop.

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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. Another Language A reader from Utah : “For me the breakthrough was finding out math is just another language with its own grammar and syntax. Can math be taught [or] is it just a gift. Great huh.”

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Subjects like math and science — the ones only “smart” kids do well in — demand that you find patterns, unravel clues, connect one dot to another, and scaffold knowledge learned in prior lessons. Don’t say science and math are hard. Don’t jump in to solve problems. by Open University.

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JULY 10, 2023

These apps come in all shapes and sizes, catering to various subjects including math, language arts, science, and social studies. For instance, ABCmouse offers an extensive curriculum with more than 10,000 learning activities that cover reading, math, art, music, and much more. Another fantastic example is Lightbot.

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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. Depending upon the topic, you might use a geography webtool like Geoguesser or a math/reading app like SplashLearn. More on Game-based Learning.

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AUGUST 10, 2016

C-STEM Studio is a California A-G approved curriculum and turn-key solution for teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics through computing and robotics. ” In fact, the C-STEM Studio algebra curriculum is fully aligned with Common Core state standards in mathematics. Why Bother.

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

Using calculators increased mathematical thinking skills, but not just by themselves; there was a lot of really thoughtful pedagogy on when and how to introduce calculators. Johnson: We have an obligation to think about transforming traditional assignments into something more interactive and problem-solving-based.

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MAY 4, 2022

Kids don’t go to school just to learn classical subjects such as history, math, or geography. Problem-Solving with Multiple Solutions. Unless we’re talking about a mathematical concept, most problems have a multitude of solutions.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2018

In math, it was 41 percent. ELA and Math are available for grades 1-8; science for grades 4, 5, and 6-8. The Teacher’s Edition includes (which may vary depending among the English Language Arts, Math, or Science texts): instruction to incorporate the real-world lesson goals. Measuring Up Live 2.0, Key Benefits of Measuring Up.

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MARCH 9, 2023

It also appears multiple times for most grade levels in the Math Standards, including the Standards for Mathematical Practice. They forget–or don’t realize that the critical thinking and problem solving skills they learn in school and life can be applied everywhere. Why is this skill so important?

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JUNE 19, 2017

ORIGO Stepping Stones (see my review here ), a comprehensive print and digital math program, has a variety of free math resources available for summer learning. Sign up for the next math webinar, like this one called The Number Line: More on Making the Most of Math Models. Zap Zap Math–Gamify any Math Curriculum.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Sitting in my home office running through this mental exercise, here’s what I came up with: Start: Dedicated time for reflection and review I was chair of the Math Department when the pandemic hit. This does not mean ignoring problems and engaging in toxic positivity or viewing broken people or systems as things merely to be “fixed.”

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

Learning through games has several advantages: encourages the acquisition and development of different skills; stimulates problem solving; encourages experiential learning; increases motivation. 2), written in mathematical language: Fig.1 2), written in mathematical language: Fig.1 1 (CC-BY) Fig. 1 (CC-BY) Fig.

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MARCH 10, 2017

STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Mathematics happens everywhere–at the grocery store, the bank, the family budget, the affirmative nod from parents to update a child’s computer to their agreement to add apps from the app store. The problem is not that there are problems.

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JUNE 24, 2015

The Common Core is not a curriculum, rather a collection of forty-one overarching Standards in reading, writing, language, math, and speaking/listening that shape a student’s quest for college and career. Most famously, Common Core takes simple math and insists students understand not the algorithm, but the logic behind it.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Problem Solving. A great starting point when teaching problem solving strategies is Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice. These are aligned with Math, but apply to all learning. They should know how to solve basic tech issues that arise without calling for outside help. Teacher Training.

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Online Math for All

APRIL 3, 2024

A Problem Solving Plan in Mathematics

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Middle Web

AUGUST 25, 2024

This school year teacher-coach Mona Iehl is committing to do less so that her math students can do more. More thinking, more problem solving, more growing, all to empower them to take the lead in their learning and give them space to figure things out. Learn how she does it!

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Or, we have a math teacher who uses Minecraft as an assessment. And, of course, it has to be mathematically accurate. At the high school level, game-based learning looks at problems that exist in society and how to solve them. And that is one of the main pillars of game-like learning: fostering 21st-century skills.

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Talk STEM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Engaging students in Math and STEM learning can be difficult at times – and talkSTEM is here to help. talkSTEM resources can work in conjunction with the new Eureka Math curriculum, launched this school year across the Dallas Independent School District, encouraging students not just to learn, but to ask why. Share and Enjoy !

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Middle Web

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The most important step in learning to solve math word problems is reflection, writes math coach Mona Iehl, "yet it's often overlooked or sacrificed for the sake of time." Iehl shares her workshop approach to problem solving and how she builds quick reflections into her lessons.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Each week a master math teacher from Math Amigos comes to my GT classroom for an hour to present conceptual math problems. High ability math students from 4th through 6th grades attend. A few weeks ago he presented a problem that included chess knight moves. Improves Reading and Math Skills.

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JANUARY 24, 2018

They are good at math or they aren’t. integrate coding into your teaching as a method of developing traits that encourage students to critically think and problem-solve. The Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice. Kids are born with the characteristics that will mold their future. Blended philosophy.

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MAY 18, 2015

It also appears multiple times for most grade levels in the Math Standards, including the Standards for Mathematical Practice. They forget–or don’t realize that the critical thinking and problem solving skills they learn in school and life can be applied everywhere. Why is this skill so important?

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