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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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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Today, because of the changes in education, the use of games to reinforce learning, to teach, and to engage students in their own education has become one of the most effective tools to bridge the gap between school-based and remote learning. It simply means teachers include games in their lesson plans to teach curricular concepts.

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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). Build Your Own Apps.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As a math educator at the high school and middle school levels, I lived for the moments when students’ furrowed brows ever-so-slightly began to unfold and smiles emerged. That research identified four distinct stages of problem solving — encoding, planning, solving and responding — that engaged diverse areas of the brain.

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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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DECEMBER 4, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, we’re exploring one of the most exciting and relevant topics in education— teaching kids to code. Visit www.coolcatteacher.com/e202 Aditya Batura : Explore simple steps for teaching coding, including unplugged activities.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

It’s not about zeros and ones, or math and science. It’s about solving problems kids didn’t think they could, in creative ways that feel good. The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has come up with a foundational list of tips for teaching coding. That does not mean your student should have to teach themselves.

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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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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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APRIL 11, 2019

I’ve been teaching technology for over fifteen years. While student familiarity with this tool has improved, one thing that never varies is the myths surrounding teaching with it. You don’t have to teach keyboarding. Teach the digital tool and then use it. Math is like that. Here’s how this works.

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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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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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DECEMBER 31, 2021

Teaching Math. How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. 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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MAY 21, 2024

Ellen Galinsky has been on a seven-year quest to understand what brain science says about how to better teach and parent adolescent children. We tend to think of learning in the early years as about numbers and letters and math and learning to read. But here's my biggest issue with Haidt. It's the kid currency.

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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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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It teaches: Visualization and Understanding : Graphing helps students visually represent data, functions, and relationships. Problem Solving : Graphs provide a way to solve problems and make predictions. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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. – Pre-school Math. Zap Zap Math can be played as an app or on a PC via a download.

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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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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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Contraction Practice. Feast of Homonyms.

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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. Teachers have long sought intuitive methods to teach fractions that are less frustrating than worksheets and more effective than rote drills.

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MARCH 17, 2015

With technology moving out of the lab and into the classroom, it’s becoming a challenge for some teachers to infuse their teaching with tech tools such as websites, educational games, simulations, iPads, Chromebooks, GAFE, and other geeky devices that used to be the purview of a select group of nerdy teachers. Test the tool.

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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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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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JUNE 8, 2023

Consider a pedagogy that transcends rote memorization and the stock drills often found in today’s classrooms, expects critical thinking that teaches how to learn anything — not just school subjects. They are good at math or they aren’t. Kids are born with the characteristics that will mold their future.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

Here are Holiday websites that will keep students busy while teaching them: 12 Days of Christmas. Holiday—Math Facts. They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort! Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Need a few websites to fill in free minutes?

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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. Code Academy.

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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 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). Build Your Own Apps.

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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. While most parents agree that it should be part of the modern school’s program, only a small percentage ( about 40% of schools) teach coding. 1 It’s a Foundational Skill.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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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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MARCH 10, 2017

For reasons that can be closely aligned with a lack of the STEM-related skills, American students consistently score less year-to-year and less than other nations on measures of science and math. 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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MARCH 1, 2021

5 (free) Tech Problem Solving Posters. Math Word Problems. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. #WorldReadAloudDay February 5. Why Kindergartners Must Learn Technology. Random Acts of Kindness Day. How Will You Celebrate? Inspire Kids to Pursue an IT Degree. How Fast Should Kids Type.

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OCTOBER 6, 2015

That means new teachers must learn how to teach science, technology, engineering and math on-the-job. The question is: Who’s teaching students how to thrive in this brave new world? Adopt this topic as your own, blend it into your teaching. Problem Solving. Students who can keyboard well blossom.

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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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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

SmartBrief, news on technology in education, recently published an article, Uniting technology and SEL to teach the whole child, on the importance of SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) in an educational landscape shaped by COVID-19. Why teach SEL in schools. Read on… Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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