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MARCH 14, 2025

Two math celebrations are coming up: Pi Day and World Maths Day Pi Day Pi Day is an annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant (pi). Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. It is observed March 14 since 3, 1, and 4 are the three most significant digits of in the decimal form.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

AI readiness ensures that students can thrive in the future as informed users and developers of emerging technologies, including AI. Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) embraced AI technology by launching a K-12 AI Ready pilot in 2019, embedding AI Ready learning across content areas through the lens of the AI Learning Framework.

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JANUARY 23, 2025

Though they may not usually call themselves therapists, its relatively common for instructional coaches to think about their work in this way, according to DeAnn Huinker, a professor of mathematics education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Math As Humanities? Students pick up misleading notions of math ability early on, she says.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

“Testing the effectiveness of classroom formative assessment in Dutch primary mathematics education.” “Evaluating the Impact of Formative Assessment Intervention and Experiences of the Standard 4 Teachers in Teaching Higher-Order-Thinking Skills in Mathematics.” Erin taught secondary mathematics at W.G.

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MARCH 3, 2025

Early numeracy encompasses fundamental mathematical concepts and skills young learners acquire before formal schooling. Just as early literacy sets the stage for reading comprehension, early numeracy establishes a critical foundation for mathematical thinking and problem-solving.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The problem is that most teaching methods do not expose these fascinating aspects of mathematics. Thankfully, technology, video games, and interactive hobbies may alter the story in the modern day. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Copyright 2025 askatechteacher.com All rights reserved.

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

That is one of the questions and challenges at the center of a recently released report based on the Girls’ Index, a survey of 17,500 girls in fifth through 12th grades that includes questions about their goals for the future and perception of science, technology, engineering and mathematics as potential careers.

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MARCH 27, 2025

We really believe that that is something that starts in the classroom, so we want to make sure we're doing our part to ensure students have the skills to understand, use, and create with this emerging technology. At the classroom level, teachers are on the same page.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Here’s an interesting piece from Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Jane Sandwood, on the explosion of wearable technology and its place in the education ecosystem: How Wearable Technology is Changing Education and Easing Disabilities. The vast majority of students are inseparable from the technology that they carry with them daily.

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MARCH 6, 2025

The ten-month course of instruction at NAPS, lasting from August through May, emphasizes preparation in English Composition, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Information Technology. Curriculum The curriculum includes: Academics : Core courses like mathematics (typically pre-calculus or calculus), English, chemistry, and physics.

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JULY 19, 2023

EdSurge recently posed a question to a panel of Latino educators and an edtech leader: Is educational technology serving the Latino community, particularly its students? Holding the Door Open for Young Latinos Cindy Noriega is a third-year mathematics and computer science teacher in the Los Angeles area. Who Is Edtech Made for?

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

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. That could mean preparing the classroom with labels and blocks and other spacial and mathematical items.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Those attempting to reform this practice contend that all students are mathematically brilliant, he says. But these hierarchies affect students belief systems and also tend to lower teachers expectations of students labeled worse at math, Nguyen says. That was true in San Francisco, Nguyen says.

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OCTOBER 19, 2016

As the technology evolves, 3D printers are being used to create everything from simple plastic toys to automobile bodies, prosthetic limbs, replacement parts, and even gourmet dishes. 3D printing and mathematics can work together perfectly in order to create accurate representations of hard to grasp mathematical concepts.

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OCTOBER 30, 2021

Rigorous Mathematics. 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. Google Earth Lesson Plans. Geography Awareness Week. Digital Citizenship.

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JANUARY 7, 2022

The Return to Rigorous Mathematics. 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. Holiday Activities To Keep the Learning Going.

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MAY 6, 2024

There’s always been something mystically cerebral about people in technical professions like engineering, science, and mathematics. The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. This year, for that special day, give your technology specialist a gift they will truly appreciate.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2022

With science and technology jobs expected to grow twice as fast as other occupations over the next decade amid rapidly shifting demographics , creating a robust and diverse pipeline into STEM fields is essential to ensuring U.S. Our technologically advanced society promises experiences that are user-friendly and intuitive.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2022

DreamBox Learning is a math education software that uses adaptive learning technology to individualize instruction for each student. Some tools may be more appropriate for younger children or beginners, while others may be better suited for older students or those with more advanced mathematical knowledge. 4 DreamBox Learning.

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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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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

In mathematics, teachers can have written poetry or scripts featuring dialogues between geometric shapes. For example, weve used historical speeches, like Martin Luther Kings I Have a Dream and John F. Kennedys inaugural address, to create readers theater scripts. This approach can be integrated into other subjects too.

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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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OCTOBER 1, 2024

x Your scores in four critical areas — Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension and Mathematics Knowledge (see below) — count towards your Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) score. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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MARCH 23, 2025

The goal of K-12 education is to prepare students to be CS, IT, or STEM majors or arts, humanities, business, or anything else majors, or to be successful citizens in a technological society, even if they dont go to college. K-12 CS education should not be a jobs program for technology companies. Hansen et al., Krause-Levy et al.,

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

For the United States, it appears that the COVID-19 pandemic reversed more than 20 years of progress in math scores, based on results from the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study. International data on math and science released earlier this month gave the globe its first chance to compare progress since the pandemic.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

There were also highly read pieces about the ways that educators and school systems are grappling with rapid change: how to make access to algebra equitable for historically disadvantaged students and catch up to new technology standards aiding students with disabilities. By Daniel Mollenkamp In April, the U.S.

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MAY 3, 2021

There’s always been something mystically cerebral about people in technical professions like engineering, science, and mathematics. The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Find a clever tie-in to your topic.

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DECEMBER 17, 2021

Returning to Rigorous Mathematics –December 16, 2021. 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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JANUARY 27, 2022

Studies show that mathematical reasoning ability is crucial in early education, and when children understand math before entering elementary school, they have higher achievement on both reading and math tests later in their school years. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Have students try these.

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JULY 25, 2023

Why Incorporate Technology In Math Education With smart technology becoming an integral part of everyday life, the average student interacts with different technologies day-to-day. A math teacher has a better chance of holding students’ attention during class time if they make technology part of the lesson.

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APRIL 21, 2023

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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MARCH 11, 2022

Pi Day is an annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant ? (pi). 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. in the decimal form.

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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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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The goal is to inspire the next generation of engineers, showcase the importance of engineering in solving global challenges, and recognize the achievements of engineers and encourage young people to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Looking for resources for your students?

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Whether in mathematics, science, economics, or engineering, graphs are commonly used to convey information in a concise and understandable manner. Technology Proficiency : With the prevalence of graphing software and tools, teaching graphing also involves teaching students how to effectively use technology to create and analyze graphs. “The

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APRIL 1, 2024

At the forefront of these challenges lies mathematics, a subject that undergoes a profound transformation as students delve into more advanced concepts. With the introduction of fractions, decimals, and geometry, the mathematical landscape becomes notably complex, posing significant hurdles for students and parents alike.

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APRIL 12, 2020

People keen on mathematics, physics, or IT were awe-inspiring and seemed to have supernatural abilities. But, the importance of sciences and technologies has grown; that’s why professionals in certain fields have become headhunters’ “targets.” The Role of Technology. So, what is STEM education?

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