eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Whether a student is researching climate change, drafting an essay, or solving a coding problem, the ability to craft clear, thoughtful, and precise questions makes all the difference. In math, they might refine their query from, How do I solve this problem? to What strategies can I use to simplify quadratic equations?

Questions

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

By constraining students to short-stories (designed to mimic the test format), we risk stifling their exploration of diverse genres, complex characters, and critical thinking skills that occurs within the context of experiencing a well-crafted novel.

Testing

Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2024

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. It might seem counterintuitive that the same technology threatening to hinder student learning might be used to boost it.

Essay

eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2016

Years ago, application meant a comprehensive exam or essay. They’ll be huddled up in small groups, collaborating, brainstorming, critically thinking about how to solve the world’s problems. A STEM rotation model engages students in multifaceted projects with real-world implications.

STEM

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Machado was nominated by the Bilingual Department Chairperson Brian Donovan who submitted an essay describing how Machado helps his students. Runner-up McGrath wrote in his essay , “Parent-Teacher Conferences are a big part of our school year. The essays submitted by these entrants were incredibly inspiring. About Rosetta Stone.

Essay

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Teaching metacognition equips ELLs with the tools needed to navigate not only language acquisition but also the demands of various subject areas, from math and science to history and literature (Flavell, 1979; Schraw & Moshman, 1995). That made me think about how people see success differently, so I added that idea to my essay.

Essay

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2025

This strategy provides students with the opportunity to deepen their understanding while developing self-direction and critical thinking skills that are valuable far beyond testing season. #2 2 Design a Review Choice Board Flip the script on review season by having students design the review experience.

Testing

Teach Thought

JULY 20, 2024

Discussions and Debates: To encourage critical thinking, engage students in conversations about AI ethics, societal impacts, and future possibilities. Math Integration: Use math lessons to teach statistics and probability, linking these concepts to how AI processes data.

Intelligence

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

I spent years working at Google, and the skills that were critical to my success may surprise you. Instead, the organization values traits like critical thinking, empathy, and thoughtful communication—above STEM competencies. How many kids want to write yet another essay on whether the cafeteria should serve chocolate milk?

Writing

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

For example, teachers should encourage students to talk to one another about different debugging strategies, reframe frustrating moments as a time for critical thinking and build classroom culture by sharing and celebrating student work. I felt that I was learning how to make tools for social change.”

Science

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

The letters in ThinkCERCA represent the building blocks of an essay: claim, evidence, reasoning, counter argument, and audience. But ThinkCERCA is more than just a traditional framework; the online program provides a lesson library with texts related to literature, math, science, and social studies.

Writing

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2020

This approach fosters the motivation of students which tend to make use of essay help service and tutors to have work done. You might think that there can be nothing new about STEM education in K-12 and higher education. Via such games, students can acquire critical thinking skills and get valuable hands-on experience.

STEM

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Comics can be used to tell a story, carry on a discussion, provide a sequenced how-to, or write an essay. Thinking Games Time required: Optional Pre-holiday school days are great for supporting school goals surrounding Habits of Mind, problem-solving, and critical thinking with websites that focus on those skills.

Activities

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Comics can be used to tell a story, carry on a discussion, provide a sequenced how-to, or write an essay. Pre-holiday school days are great for supporting school goals surrounding Habits of Mind, problem-solving, and critical thinking with websites that focus on those skills. It may be a Canva templates, Storyboard That!,

Activities

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Overreliance on AI risks undermining critical thinking; Pritts (2023) warns that tools generating papers may erode analytical skills, echoing SoTL calls for active learning (Davidson, 2021). Faculty used ChatGPT as a virtual tutor, assigning students to draft essays and refine them with AI feedback before submission.

Faculty Development

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Overreliance on AI risks undermining critical thinking; Pritts (2023) warns that tools generating papers may erode analytical skills, echoing SoTL calls for active learning (Davidson, 2021). Faculty used ChatGPT as a virtual tutor, assigning students to draft essays and refine them with AI feedback before submission.

Faculty Development

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

While AI can be a powerful tool to augment the teaching experience, human instructors remain essential for fostering student engagement, critical thinking, and emotional well-being. Critical Thinking Skills: AI is primarily focused on providing information and completing tasks, rather than fostering critical thinking skills.

Ethics

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

For example, teachers should encourage students to talk to one another about different debugging strategies, reframe frustrating moments as a time for critical thinking and build classroom culture by sharing and celebrating student work. I felt that I was learning how to make tools for social change.”

Science

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

While AI can be a powerful tool to augment the teaching experience, human instructors remain essential for fostering student engagement, critical thinking, and emotional well-being. Critical Thinking Skills: AI is primarily focused on providing information and completing tasks, rather than fostering critical thinking skills.

Ethics

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Comics can be used to tell a story, carry on a discussion, provide a sequenced how-to, or write an essay. Pre-holiday school days are great for supporting school goals surrounding Habits of Mind, problem-solving, and critical thinking with websites that focus on those skills. It may be a Canva templates, Storyboard That!,

Activities

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Simulations are particularly beneficial for STEM subjects, allowing students to gain hands-on experience and develop critical thinking skills. These activities can help students develop their critical thinking skills and promote deeper learning.

Active Learning

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Simulations are particularly beneficial for STEM subjects, allowing students to gain hands-on experience and develop critical thinking skills. These activities can help students develop their critical thinking skills and promote deeper learning.

Active Learning

1 plus 1 plus 1 equals 1

APRIL 19, 2025

Curriculum We Added IEW SIS Level C (instead of Elegant Essay ) Fix It Grammar (bringing back instead of the grammar we were using) Critical Thinking Co. She has recently started Critical Thinking Co. MATH We have used Teaching Textbooks from the beginning and it continues to work for Algebra 2 this year!

Grades

Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 25, 2025

Academic teams and competitions build critical thinking skills, spark creativity, and nurture a deeper interest in education. Students also gain the chance to collaborate with their peers, think on their feet, and connect with the larger educational community outside of their school.

Critical Thinking

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 28, 2025

They value critical thinking, adaptability, independence, and real-world skills, all traits that online learners often cultivate in abundance. A students GPA, course rigor, extracurricular activities, leadership roles, essays, and recommendations matter far more than whether they studied online or in-person.

Essay

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 7, 2018

In an earlier article , I focused on preparation for the essay portion of the SAT. This time, I’ll discuss some of the great online sites that help students prepare for the math and reading portions. For many, it represents a last desperate attempt to qualify for the college of their dreams.

Exams

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Comics can be used to tell a story, carry on a discussion, provide a sequenced how-to, or write an essay. Pre-holiday school days are great for supporting school goals surrounding Habits of Mind, problem-solving, and critical thinking with websites that focus on those skills. It may be one like Storyboard That!

Activities

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Comics can be used to tell a story, carry on a discussion, provide a sequenced how-to, or write an essay. Pre-holiday school days are great for supporting school goals surrounding Habits of Mind, problem-solving, and critical thinking with websites that focus on those skills. It may be one like Storyboard That!

Activities

Teachers Pay Teachers

APRIL 16, 2025

These lessons can easily tie into your math standards through activities like calculating interest, analyzing percentages, or graphing savings goals. Mastering these concepts is more than just putting your money here or there, its using those critical thinking skills to make smart decisions designed to set students up for success.

High School

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

When ChatGPT was first released, questions swirled around higher ed about it stoking an increase in plagiarism, promoting a lack of critical thinking, and what the future would hold for classic functions like the college admission essay. And with instant answers, students can better understand the concepts.

Plagiarism

Catlin Tucker

MAY 27, 2025

I don’t love math. We have to think, you know, is an essay the right thing? And so when I brought it to a group of parents, parents were actually one of their biggest concerns is that their kids are not going to be critical thinkers. And talk about critical thinking like, that’s totally fascinating.

Schools

k12 Online Schools

MAY 9, 2025

Badges and Levels: Acknowledge milestones like mastering a math topic or reading five books in a month. Why It Works Harvards Project Zero found that students are more likely to retain information and develop critical thinking skills when they are allowed to explore their interests and make choices. The result?

Schools

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2022

When I think of Jonathan Haber, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack last week, those are the first words that come to mind. The recent author of the book Critical Thinking , a topic about which he cared deeply, Haber had contributed in significant ways to a variety of important education projects.

Critical Thinking