Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 23, 2025

Assign each student in the group a station number. Guide teammates to success Grades: 3rd-5th Projected Time: 10-15 minutes Skills: Communication, problem-solving, cooperation Materials: Obstacles like desks, books, tables, etc. Then, split the students into small groups and assign each group a section of the mural.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

Understanding Student Resistance in the Digital Era Unpreparedness often stems not from laziness or disinterest, but from deeper psychological or contextual barriers that influence a student’s ability to engage. When these activities contribute to course grades or unlock exclusive learning opportunities, their relevance is amplified.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

Fun Experiments for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Stir up some wiggles and wide-eyed wonder through inquiry-based learning where elementary students will marvel their way to big ideas and critical thinking. Simple 2nd and 3rd Grade Science Experiments Grab your goggles; it’s time to explore.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 15, 2025

Build the sturdiest bridge in class One of the classic STEM activities for middle school , this team project uses elements of both mechanical and civil engineering, as well as teamwork. Use these easy STEM projects for kids that foster friendly competition and collaborative learning in a free class period or sub day.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 10, 2025

Between assignments, end-of-year projects, sports practices, and planning for summer, things can become chaotic quickly—not just for teachers and students but also for parents. Maybe your child wants to boost their math grade, read a certain number of books, or finish the year with fewer missing assignments.

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JUNE 20, 2025

High workload: Besides teaching classes, grading assignments and exams, and providing feedback, full-time teachers must plan lessons, attend meetings and professional development programs, and organize extracurricular activities. This program has been a key solution in areas like STEM, special education, and language immersion.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

William and Matthew started going to online school when they were in third and fourth grade. Using live chats and video, they would engage with their teachers in real time, asking questions, participating in class discussions, and completing assignments from our home.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In fact, Mercy was the first all-girls school in the country to earn a STEM certification. The interest in our program has been intense; the school’s 500+ students come from 95 grade schools across several counties and even the neighboring state of Indiana. As of this writing, Mercy Academy has amassed 32 partners.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

When I volunteer in my children’s elementary classrooms (1st and 3rd grade), I am struck by how frequently the teacher finds time to work directly with small groups of students to offer additional support, review concepts, assess understanding, and practice skills. At the secondary level scenes like this are less frequent.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2023

With the time it takes to score and give feedback on student work deterring many writing teachers from assigning lengthier writing tasks, and with the long turnaround time most students wait to receive grades and feedback, there is significant timesaving and learning potential in an AI helping grade student work.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The strength stemming from that connectedness empowers students to both survive and thrive. This is not a time for discussions of missing assignments, test grades, or behavior issues. Time matters : The power of belonging and being known cannot be overstated. Set aside time each week for an individual chat with your students.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2021

The strength stemming from that connectedness empowers students to both survive and thrive. This is not a time for discussions of missing assignments, test grades, or behavior issues. Time matters : The power of belonging and being known cannot be overstated. Set aside time each week for an individual chat with your students.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

Established in 2005, Agora Cyber Charter School is an online public school for Pennsylvania students in kindergarten through 12th grade that is accredited by the Middle States Association. This is especially felt in the 5 th grade science and math classes I teach. Gizmo is an interactive STEM learning experience for grades 3-12.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Barriers to Effective Transfer and Application of Learning Assigning the same task to all students without offering any choices can significantly hinder the effective transfer and application of learning. Can you suggest engaging activities for my grade class focusing on ? These skills will serve them long after they leave school.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2022

Grade inflation is growing, and grade point averages alone are not enough for colleges to make informed decisions about applicants without an objective measure of competence—like, say, a standardized test. In it, ACT researchers found evidence of grade inflation over the past decade—namely, that the average high school GPA increased 0.19

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2019

For 14 years, Julia Moak, a fifth grade science teacher in Miami, has switched on the lights in her classroom at the start of every school day. Moak’s goal is to ignite a similar passion in her students so that they can see the magic of STEM in their everyday lives—and thereby be motivated to pursue a job in a STEM field.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It was the beginning of sixth grade, braces, and the descent into the digital world. As the Chromecarts rolled in around eighth or ninth grade, however, the connection waned. Many STEM classes were tech-heavy, with pre-existing modules for students to follow independently with little interaction with peers and teachers.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2015

For a while now, schools have been slowly merging science and math lessons with visual arts as a way to add a hands-on component, and perhaps a dash of culture, to ordinary STEM curriculum. It won’t always be possible for STEM and art links to occur at the same point during the school year, and that’s OK. Take time to build momentum.

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eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2015

Highlighted apps for STEM, music appreciation, and grading assignments. Skaffl is a tool for distributing, completing, and grading work on the iPad. Teachers then create three types of activities: an in-app assignment, a student dropbox, or a handout.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2015

Compass Learning recently announced its Pathblazer math and reading intervention solution and Hybridge blended learning solution have been enriched with more than 800 new digital learning activities for grades 6-8. Next page: How the system identifies student learning gaps and assigns digital learning activities.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In one platform, PAVO provides all of our digital resources and labs, accessible by grade or subject area, to help educators deeper engage students in hands-on and digital learning.”. Educators can find, update, and assign resources and lessons within PAVO according to the unique abilities and objectives of the class and individual students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Numerade , the AI-powered online STEM learning platform, announced the company is offering a free year of access to its Numerade Plus subscription to all Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) K-12 students and teachers. Numerade Plus can also help them save time with lesson plans, quizzes and even grading assignments.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Gaps in foundational knowledge, especially in early grades and exacerbated by continued pandemic-related learning loss, can make advanced topics more difficult to grasp later on. Some FDR classes use Edia several days a week for specific math supports, while others use it for homework assignments.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

He also knows that the right OER provides professors opportunities to teach the latest research and even make areas like math and science more inclusive by moving away from traditional texts and homework assignments that often lack diverse perspectives. Then, online grading would be another $40. It's much more sustainable.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2016

Grades : 2-7. Pros : The activities are absolutely doable for parents, teachers, and kids alike, making this a win for in-class work or at-home assignments. Progress through activity steps is shown, and tabs also highlight sections: Summary, Materials, Instructions, and Explanation. Price : Free. Rating : 4/5.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Slooh provides students, particularly those in Grades 4-8, with a one-of-a-kind experience centered around hands-on, age-appropriate experiential learning,” said Michael Paolucci, founder of Slooh.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

Offering an extensive array of lesson plans, activities, and educational materials, NASA covers a diverse range of STEM topics including space exploration, earth science, and aeronautics. ” After watching this VFT, our 3rd grade students teamed up with our high school robotics class to learn, play, and have some fun.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2015

Interactive math learning system LearnBop, a partner of Fuel Education, released results from a 3-state efficacy study showing students that used its product made a 7-10 percentile point gain in sixth and seventh grade math skills assessment. This news comes at a crucial time,” explained LearnBop founder and CEO Bharanidharan Rajakumar.

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2024

schools have “deprioritized” the teaching of civics and social studies, in favor of pumping resources into mathematics and STEM fields. One reason for that, he argues, is that it’s easier to measure how much students are learning in math and science by using standardized tests that can be quickly graded by machines.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The workforce has undergone significant changes, and today’s jobs require advanced skills and specialized training, particularly in STEM fields. To realize our common goal to help all students become engaged, proficient readers and learners, educators are asking for evidence-based practices across all grades.

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Edsurge

JUNE 7, 2017

Putting the humanities back into STEM. The registration fee is waived for low-income students, and the program purposely assigns problems with solutions that can be designed for under $50. In a mandatory challenge, where say all students across a grade-level participate, she has seen hesitant students rise to the challenge.

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

The survey polled 825 11th and 12th grade students from across the U.S. Interestingly, one in five students would like to see schools offer extracurricular activities to boost their AI skills and experience, while almost as many think it would be helpful if teachers make using generative AI tools mandatory in assignments,” Bliss said.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

In college, assignments were purposeful, designed to deepen my understanding of the material rather than simply reinforce rote memorization. These assignments provided valuable opportunities to fail, seek help, and ultimately grow from the experience. These assignments werent just practice. The struggle was the entire point.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The lack of computer science technology educators in middle schools continues to be a genuine crisis, especially considering the critical role of STEM education in preparing students for future careers. 00:05:29 Speaker 1 Well, now the teacher can open up the students workbook, see what they did, and give them a grade. Did the student.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Video is frequently used for announcements, discussion boards, instruction, and even graded assignments within Blackboard via the Kaltura media tools. Defined STEM. EdSurge: What was the problem in your classroom or school that you were trying to solve when you implemented Defined STEM? Describe how you used the product.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

21st-century Learning : All students rotate through a suite of classes, including a hands-on STEM class called SmartLab, as well as Global Studies, P.E./Wellness Wellness and Leadership in grade 5-9; high school students move on to Career Pathways, an internship course, seminars in the humanities and economics and dual credit opportunities.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

The total of 400 existing quizzes makes it quick and easy to customize, or educators can create quizzes from scratch or use as-is for turnkey assignments. Real-time tracking of student progress with My Classrooms, an intuitive new way to navigate between tracking student progress and assignments.

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