eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

Math selfies, QR codes, and Kahoot games enrich one school. In Moser’s fourth-grade math class, students worked out equivalent fractions the traditional way — with old-fashioned pencil and paper — and then used an app called WordFoto that creates works of art using images of the students and the equivalent fractions they worked out.

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Math Elementary School Elementary School Testing 189

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Create a channel for students to communicate directly with you while they are working in breakout rooms. A clear line of communication from groups in breakout rooms to the teacher will minimize frustration and help the teacher assist students as they navigate tasks. for a unit or text. for a unit or text.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

So, the teacher will use data to assign each student one or two “must-do” learning activities. Once teachers have used data to identify specific areas of need, they can assign each student one or two “must-do” stations. For example, a teacher might design a station rotation with six stations.

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Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

They may express and communicate what they know or can do in different ways. Let’s say the objective of a learning cycle is to help students to craft a strong argument, compare and contrast a plant and an animal cell, or use the formula for volume to solve real-world math problems. Example: Craft a Strong Argument.

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Blended Learning Essay Feedback Writing 521

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2022

Communication from teachers to both students and parents has always been important in K-12 education. But in the tech-dependent era of distance and hybrid learning, clear and consistent communication—about grades, assessments, learning targets and a host of other school-related matters—may now be more important than ever.

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Communication Distance Learning Feedback Assignments 148

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

In recent years, the focus in math education has shifted from the traditional priority of answering the problem to one of understanding and articulating the process. And high school math teacher Krystina Wood might have discovered the secret sauce to do just that. Math is moving away from “kill and drill.”

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Feedback Math Teachers Students 195

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2020

Now through August 1, 2020, schools and districts will be able to freely access OUR’s 6-8 Math curriculum within Kiddom. This allows teachers to utilize OUR’s high-quality core digital curriculum on a platform that allows them to share assignments digitally, communicate with students, and deliver personalized feedback on submissions.

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Curriculum Math Distance Learning English 144

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

For math, measurement and geometry activities like building models or plotting data can turn abstract numbers into something students can visualize and manipulate. PBL also encourages collaboration and communication, as many projects are best completed in teams.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2025

Digital tools, once mainly supplementary for many schools, became essential for delivering lessons, facilitating communication, and maintaining student engagement. Learning management systems and digital resources became indispensable for assigning work, tracking progress, and providing feedback.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

It’s the coolest thing I’ve ever seen,” said math teacher Nolan Cluff. We now know it’s not enough to know the math. You have to explain it,” said math teacher Maricela Mota, who has her eighth-graders create slide shows, some with animations or embedded videos, to explain concepts. “If

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Middle School Middle School Schools Fairness 278

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

In response, I’ve adapted my teaching approach to make assignments more interactive. These days, I’m assigning far less homework and have shifted away from busywork toward more purposeful and enriching activities. These included deeper integration of ST Math , which has been a game-changer.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

For example, before a math test, I create a Quizizz game with problems covering the key concepts. Quizizz allows for both live games and homework assignments, so students can practice at their own pace. Ive used Gimkit for math and science review. For example, I used Connections to review math and social studies vocabulary.

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Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 303

eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2020

Family Playlists can be delivered in over 100 languages, ensuring seamless two-way communication between families and teachers. A recent study found that Family Playlists had a statistically significant impact on students’ New York State math scores equivalent to four months of additional learning.

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Schools Communication Math Assignments 201

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Self-led, active learning will also see a rise as teachers enable students to work at their own pace and make more decisions about their learning––from what types of assignments they complete to how they want to work in the classroom. In the past several years, schools have also seen an increase in esports team participation.

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Education Motivation Game-Based Learning Assignments 358

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2019

Communication activity. Some teachers use Tic Tac Toe sheets for weekly homework assignments. Here is an example of a sheet used in a 4th grade math class. Quizizz – I love this tool the best because it tests accuracy instead of speed. Games that don’t require tech: Dice games. Scavenger hunts. Grammar games.

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Middle School Middle School Learning Language 279

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Maybe they forget to turn in assignments, have trouble organizing their thoughts, or feel overwhelmed by fast-paced lessons. Whether its reinforcing math concepts, improving reading comprehension, or learning a new language, these resources make learning more engaging and effective. Communication is at the heart of this partnership.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 144

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Assignment: Exploring Leadership Through Superheroes In this assignment, students are asked to compare five leadership styles—autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire (sometimes called free-rein style), transactional, and transformational—with the leadership qualities of at least three superheroes.

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Assignments Teaching Ethics Textbooks 107

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

The platform’s customization options enable me to design assignments that cater to each student’s unique learning needs, promoting a more inclusive and effective educational experience. This exercise helps them practice essential communication skills and familiarizes them with the process of visiting a healthcare professional.

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Special Education Skills Education Feedback 283

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects. 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.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Research shows fewer students are starting the year prepared for math and ELA, fewer are on target to learn to read, and there are more gaps in phonics, and sophisticated math skill comprehension. Teachers can access the front office, enable daily communications campus-wide, or initiative an emergency alert from the touch of a button.

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STEM Math Internet Mobile Devices 337

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

But the tools were also targeted at math teaching. Yet so far these tools have not really affected K-12 math classrooms. In math classes before digital technology, he says, it was actually rare to write out how you think about a problem at length. Instead, math classes involve sketching a lot of graphs and shorthand.

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Math Motivation Writing Knowledge 213

Edsurge

MAY 20, 2020

Earlier in the week, his classmate Jennifer confided that she was not feeling comfortable with the recent math assignments, so we spent her 25 minutes reviewing math problems. This communal time provides opportunities to discuss how each member of our class is doing. But clearly that’s insufficient.

Communication 202

Communication Math Assignments Testing 202

eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Self-led, active learning will also see a rise as teachers enable students to work at their own pace and make more decisions about their learning––from what types of assignments they complete to how they want to work in the classroom. In the past several years, schools have also seen an increase in esports team participation.

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Education Motivation Game-Based Learning Reading 314

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2018

Being able to clearly communicate ideas via multimedia (videos, audio, visual presentations, etc.) Instead of assigning students to write a five-page book report, teachers can ask students to shoot and edit a short video depicting a chapter or a sequel, or using digital images to represent what they are learning.

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English Skills Assignments Study 223

eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2019

I want the student to tell me when he or she is upset or has a question about an assignment. This is a great way to build critical- and creative-thinking as well as communication skills. I used to hand back math assessments for students to see their performance, get it signed by a parent, and place it in their portfolio.

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Feedback Students Writing Questions 280

eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Vernier Science Education is making a commitment to building a STEM-literate society at a crucial time: The pandemic has interrupted student learning, putting students behind in reading and math and widening opportunity and achievement gaps.

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Science Technology STEM Education 244

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

It can help teachers save a tremendous amount of time on administrative tasks like researching and developing lesson plans, creating rubrics for assignments, and communicating with parents–time that can be refocused on students instead. AI has the power to revolutionize education.

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Accessibility Ethics Learning Fairness 311

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Every time you feel an inkling of math anxiety, math phobia, or are reminded of math trauma, you brush it away, like you might a pesky mosquito. By acknowledging the individual experiences PSTs bring, we hope to foster a sense of community where co-construction of knowledge can take place. References.

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Math Teaching Teachers Instructors 122

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Some of these tasks might include replying to parent emails without emotional interference, creating differentiated assignments with ease and expertise, and creating interactive lesson components and higher order questions that probe thinking patterns. The COVID effect has impacted students’ communication, critical thinking, and motivation.

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Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 335

Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

Students build communication skills, empathy, and problem-solving abilities by stepping into different roles. For example, If youre teaching a unit on community helpers, create a mini post office, grocery store, or hospital. Even a short outdoor activity can reinforce science, math, and literacy skills.

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Activities Learning Students Critical Thinking 75

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2016

Math teachers: This is for you. Here are some great suggestions from efriend and math afficionado, Matt Kim: Before I was ever a high school math teacher, I was always a hardcore technophile. It really is an exciting time for technology in education and the tools available to us to use today in our math classes is no exception.

Math 105

Math Fairness Assignments Multiple Choice Questions 105

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Assignment: Exploring Leadership Through Superheroes In this assignment, students are asked to compare five leadership styles—autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire (sometimes called free-rein style), transactional, and transformational—with the leadership qualities of at least three superheroes.

Assignments 87

Assignments Teaching Ethics Textbooks 87

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2017

In the case of Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) , when the district began a huge leap to personalized learning, its leaders consciously began designing a communications strategy to bring together students, teachers and families. But that communications strategy went beyond just sharing stories with families and teachers.

Communication 121

Communication Coaching Learning Elementary School 121

eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2016

There’s imparting the necessary technology skills students will need to thrive in their careers, as well as interpersonal skills such as collaboration and communication and making sure students can function in an increasingly globalized world. Then, students practiced the math concept using a link in their Google Classroom.

Technology 189

Technology Language Languages Internet 189

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Learners are responsible for researching potential internship opportunities and communicating with partner sites to arrange their internships. Its learners receive all of their core academic content–English, history, social studies, and math–through mastery-based online courses.

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Interdisciplinary Education High School High School 289

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects. 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.

Assignments 76

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 76

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

I typically assign a hefty 20-page final project in my STEM course, but I decided to take a more playful and hands-on approach for this group of students. I’m excited to see how these tools enhance the learning process. My parting advice for colleagues who are teaching the next generation of teachers: Let them play!

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Teaching Teachers STEM Syllabus 275