Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It’s pretty well known in educational circles that cooperative learning is supported by research, but so many teachers still struggle with it, so when things don’t work well, they give it up. It can be effective to have groups of 4 or 5, a couple of partners, and a few students working alone.

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Edsurge

JULY 13, 2017

We’re in the middle of a guided math lesson and my students are scattered around the room like two dozen Cheerios that just exploded out of their box. Some are in groups, backs arched over skill-specific games, giggling and rolling dice. Others are hidden, tucked away in cozy nooks within the room, exploring and discovering in pairs.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2021

They were used by students to play games and practice basic math skills. Both Tonja and I worked with separate groups of students. Her group focused on changing improper fractions to mixed numbers and my group worked on adding and subtracting mixed numbers. And there was no pandemic.

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Teach Hub

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Boddle is an educational math game that targets students in kindergarten through sixth grade. It is tailored to meet student needs individually, providing practice and assessments that target specific areas while integrating gaming into math instruction. Why is Boddle Effective for Math Instruction? Small-Group Rotations.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Thomas School near Seattle has concentrated on beefing up the school’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for the past several years and plans to strengthen it even more in the future. CDW Activity ID. 5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces. jena.passut_7651. Tue, 04/24/2018 - 08:13. For its part, St.

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Beyond the Worksheet

JANUARY 13, 2025

With some creative winter-themed math challenges, we can make that transition smoother and keep our students engaged and learning. Why Winter-Themed Activities Work Lets face it: post-break vibes can feel sluggish. Winter-themed math activities combine creativity with curriculum goals, making learning feel fresh and exciting.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In northern New Mexico, Taos Academy Charter School , where one of us, Elizabeth LeBlanc, serves as the director of teaching and learning, uses a flexible schedule to conduct one-on-one and small group work in the afternoons and to offer on-demand support through Homework Hotlines in the morning.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Computer science can be added to any core curriculum—math, science, language arts, social studies, history, or even art. And in grades K-5, computer science is an integral part of the STEM program and added when possible to larger project-based learning activities. Collaboration and group work is fundamental.

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From the Pond

APRIL 1, 2025

Spring Into Counting: Hens Nest Math Warm-Ups for K1 Looking for a sweet and simple way to warm up your math brains this spring? This spring-themed activity is perfect for small group work, independent exploration, or quick daily number warm-ups that dont require a lot of prep. Buy the bundle here.

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k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

There is a stronger emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, where subjects like science, math, and technology are integrated to reflect real-world applications. Schools should integrate technology as a complement to hands-on learning, discussions, and problem-solving activities rather than a complete replacement.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

By thinking, he means actively engaging with the course material. The most problematic strategy that many students try instead, he argues, is what he calls “mimicking,” which he has especially found in the math classes he studies. At some point, mimicking runs out,” says Liljedahl. And that produced thinking classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2018

Thomas School near Seattle hopes to encourage students to develop a passion for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by starting them young and engaging them with cool, new learning spaces featuring robots and 3D virtual reality computers. You can share with a large group or focus on smaller group work,” Dickie says. “You

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

If your handwriting is messy, try out the “Ink to Text” option, or for math and science, check out “Ink to Math.”. By the way, there’s no need to click “save” for anything you do in OneNote — it’s all saved automatically as you work. CDW Activity ID. Content Subtype. CDW VV2 Strategy. Collaboration. CDW Segment.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2018

To accommodate this teaching style, our classrooms are being redesigned from larger, lecture-style spaces into smaller, collaborative rooms conducive to group work. Since we implemented our PBL model, data shows that in one year (2016 to 2017), reading comprehension scores increased 8 percent, math application increased 9 percent.

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Edsurge

JULY 21, 2018

They’ve incrementally developed a portfolio product that’s clearly informed by how teachers work and students learn. It’s well-aligned with the goals of elementary classrooms: The learning activities activate students’ creativity while the multi-modal assessment appeals to innovate teachers and offers great home-to-school connections.

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Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 24, 2015

Students will be turned off from reading or math if they’re constantly required to tackle content or lessons that are too difficult for them to understand. This creates a more active learning experience for everyone. For every tech tool, name a few students as “experts,” giving them a chance to be teachers.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Most common accommodations by students with disabilities.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2017

Current statistics show that scholars of color and females are underrepresented in STEM fields across the country, and so FWPS is actively taking steps to provide STEM and STEAM (STEM with an emphasis on the arts) opportunities for each scholar from kindergarten through high school graduation. Afterschool and summer programs.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Collaborative Activities Collaborative learning activities are a great way to assist students to think critically, communicate effectively, consider the thoughts and perspectives of others, and work together to solve problems. For short activities, clearly defining the objective and setting a strict timeframe is beneficial.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2020

You may love what the app can do (like gamify math or quizzify science) but the technology required is more than you can handle or might require hours of time just to learn. Use Quillionz in active recall programs to encourage students to effectively remember information they learn. The tech must be there.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Classroom learning is the fundamental mode of education where students gather in a physical space under the guidance of a teacher or instructor to engage in structured learning activities. These sessions often encourage active participation, enabling students to ask questions, share insights, and collaborate with peers.

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Teacher Mood

MARCH 15, 2025

Spring is here, and that means more than just blooming flowers and warmer daysits the perfect time to refresh your classroom activities with engaging spring addition and subtraction practice in math! In fact, this resource is packed with 60 pages of differentiated practice that will make learning math facts fun and effective.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2020

I’m looking forward to integrating more fun AI activities like that in my classroom in the fall. Introducing that group of kids to AI is another way to help bring it into the school because they bring those conversations into the classroom and share with their friends and teachers.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Collaborative Activities Collaborative learning activities are a great way to assist students to think critically, communicate effectively, consider the thoughts and perspectives of others, and work together to solve problems. For short activities, clearly defining the objective and setting a strict timeframe is beneficial.

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Beyond the Worksheet

DECEMBER 22, 2024

What if I told you that no matter what you’re teaching after winter break, I have the PERFECT activity for you? This activity is not only engaging but also completely customizable for any grade level or subject area. With a simple template, you can create a coloring activity for ANY skill at ANY grade level. Its flexible.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2017

So a few years ago Talbert, a math professor at Grand Valley State University, tried a new approach, known as flipped learning—a method catching on these days in college classrooms. It’s just an unfortunate artifact of the kind of educational system they grow up with, that students go to class expecting the teacher to do work for them.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

They are often used to teach subjects ranging from languages to math in a fun and competitive environment. This dynamic format keeps learners engaged and motivates them to participate actively in the lesson. It is particularly effective in reinforcing concepts, as it encourages active recall, which strengthens memory retention.

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2020

I teach at the Urban Assembly School for Math and Science for Young Women , an all-girls school serving grades 6 through 12 in downtown Brooklyn, N.Y. Kayla: I miss being in class and doing the hands-on activities like gym, labs and group work. I miss the teachers, the dean, my friends. I miss going out for halal food.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Most common accommodations by students with disabilities.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MARCH 5, 2023

This post was supposed to be just for math teachers. I was going to share an instructional approach that, as dramatic as this sounds, has taken the math world by storm. The methodology is called Thinking Classrooms, and now that I have gotten a closer look at it, I can see that it could work in just about any content area.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

MARCH 13, 2025

Weve focused a lot on test-taking tips and strategies in previous posts , so this post will be packed with practical strategies to support your students during test days to boost their confidence and help them recover with engaging, low-stress activities after they put their test-taking pencils down!

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Organized Classroom

APRIL 7, 2025

Because _ struggles in reading, he/she had a hard time with math story problems, which resulted in the lower math grade this semester. really worked hard with the reading strategies this school year and I am super proud of his/her progress throughout the school year! He/She participates enthusiastically in all activities.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This can be done through a palm activity . Have students reflect on their strengths, complement each other during group work and other collaborative efforts. She is part of the GREAT advisory group led by Dr. Stefanie Baier, where she engages in discussions about graduate educator development with Dr.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2017

The Houston-based nonprofit organization develops online blended learning programs that can be used as core or supplemental curriculum in math classrooms, or to guide small group work in after-school programs. But Gaudino is most excited about a more complex type of data.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 10, 2025

Although I frequently change how I group students and what our routine looks like, I made a group rotation chart that works with my stations so all students know exactly where they need to be. Then I color-code all lesson activities in my plan book and copy folders. These flipbooks are perfect for small groups.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 2, 2025

Theres a difference between passive screen use, like binge-watching shows, and active screen use that involves learning, creating, and interacting. A student participating in a live math lesson or creating a digital art project is engaging with their screen very differently than one scrolling social media for an hour.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

Building a Digital Learning Culture In a traditional classroom, culture is built through physical presence: greetings at the door, shared lunchtime, or spontaneous group work. But online schools have to work harder to build this same community. Thats where social media can help. But educators are flipping the script.

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