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AUGUST 22, 2023

The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has eight of their favorites to share today: 8 Great Websites and Apps to Help Kids With Fractions Understanding fractions is an essential pillar of every child’s mathematical foundation. With the advent of modern technology, learning this critical skill doesn’t have to feel like a chore anymore.

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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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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Though some argue that mathematics is culturally independent, I can say from experience that it is anything but. The brain makes sense of the world, and mathematics, through culture. Lessons like these promote mathematical investigations within community-oriented contexts and require deep analysis.

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OCTOBER 21, 2015

Education pedagogists categorize these sorts of ideas as higher-order thinking and Habits of Mind –traits that contribute to critical thinking, problem solving, and thriving. Honestly, this is a big reason why many eschew technology: Too often, it fails at just that critical moment. Share strategies for problem solving.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Instead of traditional direct instruction, PBL in math encourages students to explore, discuss and understand mathematical concepts by solving problems collaboratively. Steffe’s work on the importance of students constructing their own mathematical understanding rather than passively receiving information.

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JUNE 8, 2023

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. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. If you’re into gamifying learning, coding may be perfect for you.

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JUNE 5, 2024

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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MARCH 13, 2023

How can teachers engage students to learn problem-solving skills across the curriculum? One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. How do teachers and students benefit from a problem-centered coding curriculum?

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JULY 10, 2023

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Fear not, we’ve got you covered! Another fantastic example is Lightbot.

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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 9, 2023

As hopeful as this scenario sounds, mathematics is a struggle for many learners. Nationally, mathematics achievement on average remains low with glaring, persistent inequities across racial and ethnic groups. To foster success in mathematics, we need to consider what students already know as a way to advance what they don’t yet know.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Careers across all fields continue to become more integrated with, and dependent on, rapidly evolving digital technologies. Students need to develop technological skills combined with critical, creative and social-emotional mindsets to solve complex problems and succeed in today’s postsecondary environment and workforce.

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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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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. How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. More on Game-based Learning.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

We're looking at bias in adaptive learning and artificial intelligence technologies. We're looking at how reading affects mathematics outcomes. You mentioned subject areas beyond mathematics. We have been, for many years, a 6-12 core mathematics company. We're expanding within and outside of mathematics.

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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. Technology Technology is all about manipulating the matter around us to make it do things that range from simple to extraordinary. Of course, like most things, it should be done in moderation.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

Through November and December, students of the 7 th grade, together with their geography teacher Renata Cvetkoski and mathematics teacher Anita imac, set out on a journey through all seventeen Sustainable Development Goals. About the authors Anita imac is a mathematics teacher and Renata Cvetkoski is a geography teacher.

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JULY 22, 2015

Classrooms are infused with technology. Problem solving. When students have difficulty using their digital devices, let them try to solve it before you step in. There are about 25 problems that cause 80% of student downtime. mathematical measuring tools like rulers and calculators. This includes: drag-drop.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Measuring Up is a suite of tools that supplements any classroom curriculum by offering standards-based instruction, practice, assessment, and reporting customized to many state or national standards–with the singular goal of assisting students in meeting English Language Arts, Mathematics, and/or Science standards. a glossary of terms.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

It’s not about product; it’s the process–critical thinking, problem solving and creativity. This is a great tie in for the Common Core K-1 Standards for Mathematical Practice. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. They will discover everything they need. Educational Applications.

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MARCH 20, 2024

Youngpradit: The equity concern is more than the idea of a burgeoning AI divide in terms of access to the internet, devices and even the people who can teach students about this technology. Brian Johnsrud Johnson: It will be transformative, but I would actually flip that question back to the teams developing this technology.

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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.” Students learn better from a straightforward treatment of the mathematical essence.”

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Make sure students are technologically proficient in their use of a variety of digital devices, especially the devices they will use for the test. Being comfortable with technology takes time and practice. Problem Solving. They should know how to solve basic tech issues that arise without calling for outside help.

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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 Debi DePaul is ORIGO’s elementary mathematics consultant. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. months of learning. said DePaul.

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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. engineering.

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APRIL 26, 2018

Jasper Woodbury — 12 adventures that focus on mathematical problem-solving; fee required. Origo Math — rigorous problem-solving activities and interactive digital games that enhance K-6 student thinking and reasoning skills. Problem Solving. Every day, kids are asked to solve problems.

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DECEMBER 31, 2024

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons are a natural and effective integration into any special education classroom curriculum. This opportunity to solve complex problems gives students the confidence they need to tackle future classroom and real world challenges.

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MAY 8, 2023

Since math classes progress in a mostly linear way, students have to get fractions to set them up for algebra; and how they do in algebra will likely influence whether they even get to try for advanced courses like calculus, a traditional weed-out metric for lucrative science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. isn’t working.

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JUNE 24, 2015

” Common Core asks that students ‘independently discern’ In fact, critical thinking skills are implicit in almost all of the core literacy skills and mathematical practices. More on IB and Common Core: How to Teach Students to Solve Problems. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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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 21, 2022

Players must program a backend strategy and use their coding and problem-solving skills to outsmart competitors. Demonstrating a high level of mathematical creativity, Shininglice’s code informed his heroes to adjust dynamically based on dozens of battlefield conditions—yes, he basically programmed AI right into his forces.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

That means students should be given more chances to develop reasoning and problem-solving skills, she says. Instead, she argues, when teachers give their students a chance to tackle these problems first, it lets students make sense of the mathematics they are learning.

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JUNE 19, 2017

Join a new learning community called Mathematics for Young Learners on edWeb.net – www.edweb.net/mathlearners to get access to live and recorded webinars on relevant math topics. Incorporates rich problem solving, practical application, and open investigation. Be sure to check these out and subscribe to the channels.

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MARCH 10, 2017

STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Technology includes the iPads toddlers play on, the smartphones we use to guide our days, the apps that turn our lights on and off–or start our car. When you talk about math, science, engineering, or technology, add excitement to your voice.

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JANUARY 24, 2018

integrate coding into your teaching as a method of developing traits that encourage students to critically think and problem-solve. post strategies for problem-solving, such as those included in Common Core’s Standards for Mathematical Practice, and make them part of all teaching. Blended philosophy.

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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. This field requires strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. Left-brain dominant individuals thrive in this field due to their logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

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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. How to Teach Students to Solve Problems.

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