eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This “cookbook recipe” teaching style not only stifles creativity, but it can also hinder critical thinking skill development. It gets students thinking about future career paths. If they have the skill sets necessary to problem solve, communicate, improvise, and try, they’ll be able to do anything.

Science 318

Science Critical Thinking STEM Textbooks 318

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The answer, as in many situations, lies in math. Imagine IM’s Inspire Math video Climbing Mount Everest links the drama of mountaineering to middle school work on percentages. And that's how people learn math. You’ll be training for at least a year, slowly building up your endurance. How do you prepare for that?

Problem-Based Learning 195

Problem-Based Learning Math Education Learning 195

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Understanding that not all students express or communicate their understanding in the same way is crucial. By offering meaningful choices, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to successfully apply and communicate their learning, accommodating their unique strengths and preferences.

History 382

History Art Essay Physical Education 382

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Student success is a critically important issue for school districts–and not simply because districts want students to perform well. Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability.

Learning 318

Learning Students Critical Thinking Math 318

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

MIND Education, a leader in neuroscience-driven math education solutions, has released transformative upgrades to the ST Math experience for students and teachers. ST Math’s new enhancements will accelerate math learning and conceptual understanding in less time,” said Jason Mendenhall, chief product officer at MIND Education. “ST

Math 150

Math Motivation Education Schools 150

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

Math Skills Reinforcement: For math classes, must-do stations could focus on foundational math skills that need reinforcement, as identified by assessment data, while may-do stations could offer problem-solving activities, collaborative real-world math challenges, or math games that stimulate critical thinking and application.

Metacognitive Skills 344

Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2020

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) integration is a key part of this. Through STEM, we are helping students develop communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking skills — the four Cs critical to success in college and careers.

STEM 267

STEM Achievement Teachers Critical Thinking 267

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

a Young Innovators curriculum writer, explained the process for creating lesson plans that include projects introducing science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM), noting that “STEAM happens naturally in young children as they explore and investigate the world around them.”.

Critical Thinking 274

Critical Thinking STEM Art Math 274

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. This process reinforces scientific inquiry and builds critical thinking skills as students see, touch, and analyze real results from their experiments.

Middle School 331

Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 331

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Students arent just using devicestheyre using digital tools to solve real-world problems, create, collaborate, and communicate across borders. What makes this continuum so effective is how it blends critical thinking with character education. They learn that math isnt just numbersits problem-solving. Meadowcroft.

Schools 222

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Art 222

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

AI translation systems process languages separately, making it difficult to replicate the fluidity of real-world multilingual communication. This is especially concerning in education, where critical thinking and contextual understanding are essential. Critical thinking and innovation remain uniquely human skills.

Intelligence 308

Intelligence Education Language Languages 308

Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2024

A number of instructors in the math department at San Diego Mesa College, where she's a professor, had started exploring how to weave standards-based grading — an approach that evaluates students on how effectively they have mastered content — into the way they teach calculus.

Math 176

Math Quizzes Instructors Students 176

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Content areas, such as math and science, and other areas like memory, executive function, and social-emotional development are being informed by research. And while the science of reading is currently in the forefront of media cycles, many other areas of education are being informed by cognitive neuroscience research.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

For example, before a math test, I create a Quizizz game with problems covering the key concepts. Ive used Gimkit for math and science review. Each group members device displayed different options, requiring students to communicate and decide together. This choice element gets students invested in the activity.

Gamification 303

Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 303

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Code Farm’s targeted skill-building lessons are paired with open-ended project work to deepen understanding and develop critical thinking. Additionally, students also hone skills such as creativity, collaboration, and communication by participating in guided classroom activities and discussions. Using repeat loops.

Grades 291

Grades STEM Ethics Middle School 291

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

Students take an interdisciplinary approach – applying data collection, math, concepts in physics and understanding in robotics and code – to solve challenges. Many of the activities require student collaboration which is a critical skill for college and workforce readiness. DERRY, N.H. – consortium.

Interdisciplinary 246

Interdisciplinary STEM Math Science 246

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Calvin Taylor, who researched the thinking skills people need to be successful in the world of work. Specifically, the Talents Unlimited model identified the following five key thinking abilities that lead to success: Productive Thinking, Communication, Forecasting, Decision Making, and Planning.

Students 314

Students Learning Communication Discussions 314

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.

Science 244

Science Technology STEM Education 244

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2025

This gets them to think creatively about the purpose of content. This strategy has the additional benefit of helping teachers learn more about their students, creating opportunities to build communication and rapport. Get an expert Invite professionals (scientists, engineers, etc.) to talk with your class.

STEM 316

STEM Fairness Testing Critical Thinking 316

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Now reread the same cartoon, substituting “math” for “reading.” As a society ever more reliant on technology and STEM-based careers, we must shatter the myth that math skill is inborn and reinforce that it is the result of intention and practice. Suddenly it doesn’t seem so absurd. But it should!

Math 167

Math Beliefs STEM Motivation 167

eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2022

“We’ve used our combined experience as educators, programmers, engineers, and gamers to create a learning environment that makes coding feel like a game for kids, while empowering them to develop problem-solving, critical thinking and grit skills,” Duchin continued.

STEM 257

STEM Science Critical Thinking Communication 257

Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

Whether working with younger or older students, hands-on activities can make a huge difference in engagement, retention , and critical thinking. Students build communication skills, empathy, and problem-solving abilities by stepping into different roles. Use sidewalk chalk to practice spelling words, math facts, or storytelling.

Activities 75

Activities Learning Students Critical Thinking 75

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Regardless of home language, students who don’t understand terms such as numerator or denominator , for example, might start to think that fractions are “too hard” or that they’re “just not a math person,” despite their ability. Give students opportunities to communicate their STEM thinking.

STEM 332

STEM English Language Languages 332

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

By embracing interdisciplinary learning, NGSS weaves math, language arts, and social science concepts into the science classroom, creating a richer, more connected educational experience for students. A key aspect of this transformation will be an increased use of digital tools and platforms such as Kognity in the science classroom.

Teaching 275

Teaching Education Learning Interdisciplinary 275

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Even if a student doesn’t select a career in STEM, the soft skills they will learn at a STEM-focused school (critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving and more) will serve them well in whatever they choose to do in life. According to the U.S. We utilize hands-on, innovative STEM curriculum to bring learning to life.

STEM 318

STEM Interdisciplinary Schools Fairness 318

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

To help my students develop essential skills like critical thinking, collaborative teamwork, effective communication, and creativity, I actively promote various small-group activities. These included deeper integration of ST Math , which has been a game-changer. I get my students fired up about digital storytelling.

Education 308

Education Schools Math Science 308

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Approaches to handle bullying: Enforcing rules around behavior in schools, establishing communications between families and schools, and having open conversations about bullying with children have been shown to decrease bullying. The COVID effect has impacted students’ communication, critical thinking, and motivation.

Schools 335

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 335

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Whether its reinforcing math concepts, improving reading comprehension, or learning a new language, these resources make learning more engaging and effective. For many students, developing social awareness, confidence, and communication skills requires structured support. Effective communication is a key aspect of the BIC System.

Skills 144

Skills Schools Learning Students 144

eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2025

However, in 2019, nearly half our students scored below proficiency in math and reading as measured by state test scores. In fall 2020, during the height of the pandemic, we embarked on an initiative we called Mission Critical, designed to improve the very lowest-performing schools in the district.

Teachers 260

Teachers Coaching Students Math 260

eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2016

While mobile devices, tablets in particular, have been commonly used to reinforce math and reading skills through the use of games, they can also be used to promote the development of higher level skills and knowledge included in the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS*S) : creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; (..)

Mobile Devices 223

Mobile Devices Collaborative Research Critical Thinking Writing 223

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Many of you are familiar with the four C’s of the 21 st -century learning framework : collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. This is why we add to our list of 21 st -century learning skills a fifth C: career readiness.

Teaching Methods 218

Teaching Methods Learning Elementary School Elementary School 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 12, 2024

Word problems are popular and fun methods of teaching math and English in many schools. Critical thinking : They require students analyze information, identify relevant concepts.

Math 165

Math Critical Thinking Intelligence English 165

Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Building critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in math. Making documentation of learning and communication streamlined and accessible for all learners. Continuing social justice education by understanding identity, social issues and current events.

Distance Learning 218

Distance Learning Multiple Choice Questions Learning Critical Thinking 218

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2021

Through real-world explorations of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM), Innovation Generation cultivates students’ collaboration, problem solving, and creative thinking. The winning 2021 Making for Good Challenge teams and prizing are as follows: First Prize: $15,000 and a Stanley Black & Decker Prize Pack.

Education 257

Education Textbooks Critical Thinking STEM 257

eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2016

A new search tool aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aims to help educators identify digital STEM and STEAM resources to use in their science and math instruction. students relative to the growth of the science and math-based job market. Steyer, founder and CEO of Common Sense.

STEM 188

STEM Teachers Math Science 188

eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2017

Engaging young children in STEM is critical for creating a lifelong love of learning and for developing critical thinking skills which will serve them well across all academic disciplines and prepare them for the 21st Century workforce.

STEM 218

STEM Interdisciplinary Education Critical Thinking 218

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2016

Educators are grappling — either by choice or decree — with how to incorporate digital devices, new learning standards, and more collaboration and critical thinking into the already-packed school day. How do we learn math in the context of robotics? Now, people have accepted that. Why is that?

Curriculum 189

Curriculum Critical Thinking Knowledge STEM 189