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JULY 8, 2019

Math used to be a tedious memorization of facts and formulas. Thousands of students found out, to their surprise — and often, their parents — that they loved math. Thousands of students found out, to their surprise — and often, their parents — that they loved math. Interactivate.

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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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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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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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DECEMBER 9, 2024

A school-based makerspace is a hands-on, creative environment where students can explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and other interdisciplinary subjects. These spaces empower students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills while working on real-world projects.

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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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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Mathematics is not just about solving equations or memorizing formulas; it’s a way of thinking. It teaches us problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and the ability to think abstractly. There you can get advice and solve various mathematical problems in college.

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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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JUNE 23, 2022

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. What is ‘Technical Math’? –images from Deposit Photo.

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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. Strong problem-solving abilities will serve students in every profession and aspect of life.

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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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DECEMBER 31, 2021

Teaching Math. How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving. Practices of Tech-savvy Teachers. Digital Literacy. Managing Difficult Parents. YouTube Features for Teachers. Google Earth Lesson Plans. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link].

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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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JUNE 6, 2018

Young children especially benefit from fun math games. ORIGO Education , a curriculum publisher specializing in early math education, pulled together a list of fun summer activities. Parents can mix up math in the kitchen, on the sidewalk, even at the beach!” 15 Math Games. said DePaul. DePaul recommends downloading.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Math and Virtual Manipulatives. Math—by Grade Level. Math—game-oriented. Problem solving. Math Pickle –put student in a choatic situation and see how they solve the problem. Contraction Practice. Feast of Homonyms. Grammar Gorillas. Grammaropolis. Plural Nouns. Suffix Match.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2016

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 it surprises them. They don’t expect a discussion on problem solving or Minecraft to help them with math). No experience needed.

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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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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. With its progressive approach in teaching math skills, it guarantees a fun learning experience. With Math Playground, mastering fractions is more about fun than frustration.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Coding is a great tie-in to Common Core math Standards. Any time I can show students how to complete math skills without doing math, it’s a plus (because it surprises them. They don’t expect a discussion on problem solving or Minecraft to help them with math). No experience needed.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

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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DECEMBER 14, 2021

Holiday—Math Facts. They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort! Holiday music II –sing along with the music–the site provides the words. Holiday—North Pole Academy. Phone call from Santa. Santa Tracker. Holiday lesson plans here ! Let me know how these go: 16 Holiday Projects.

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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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JUNE 8, 2023

They are good at math or they aren’t. Most people believe basic human qualities like intelligence and talent are fixed traits: nature supersedes nurture. Kids are born with the characteristics that will mold their future. They can throw a football well or not.

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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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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. Is it time to add ‘coding’ to the essential subjects taught at every school? As a result, it becomes easy to teach/learn as kids find it more relevant and practical.

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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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MARCH 1, 2021

5 (free) Tech Problem Solving Posters. Math Word Problems. Here are the most-read posts for the month of February. 100th Day of School — Make it about Learning. WorldReadAloudDay February 5. Why Kindergartners Must Learn Technology. Random Acts of Kindness Day. How Will You Celebrate? Inspire Kids to Pursue an IT Degree.

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DECEMBER 2, 2019

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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JUNE 10, 2024

For the past four years, applied learning pedagogies, including digital tools like game-based platforms, have been explored within LAUSD to build math, literacy and social-emotional learning competencies using applied learning pedagogy.

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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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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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AUGUST 29, 2022

When educators consider the term computational thinking (CT), they often think of math or coding. But if you ask Daniel Fung, vice principal and English teacher at the Sham Tseng Catholic School in Hong Kong, he will tell you computational thinking is an entire pedagogy geared toward teaching lifelong problem-solving skills.

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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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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 26, 2024

Game development teaches kids valuable skills like creativity, problem-solving, and persistence—skills they’ll use for life! Building Problem-Solving Skills Through Game Development Game development naturally encourages kids to think critically and solve problems. And the best part?

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MAY 22, 2023

Studies vary on how much knowledge students lose during the summer months–some say up to two months of reading and math skills –and results are heavily-dependent upon demographics, but the loss is real. Here are nineteen suggestions students will enjoy: Math Youngers: Take a picture of making change at the store.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

If you’re not sold 100% on the importance of computer science in a student’s future, watch this video: Coding is a great tie-in to Common Core Math Standards. Over the next few weeks, I’ll share ideas that will get you ready for your Hour of Code.

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