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Elevating Math Education Through Problem-Based Learning

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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. It’s an instructional approach where students learn by actively engaging in real-world, meaningful problems. And that's how people learn math.

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Lessons from an online teacher: Supporting phenomena-based learning

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This is especially felt in the 5 th grade science and math classes I teach. I enjoy using Science A-Z is because it is research-based with a problem-based learning approach. Gizmos also offers math programs–Reflex and Frax. Explore Learning Gizmo is really user-friendly for teachers and students alike.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners.

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35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023

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In her current role, she works directly with the district’s online tutoring programs, including FEV Tutor , to accelerate learning for students. For The Win Robotics focuses on fostering critical thinking and lifelong curiosity through the power of experiential STEM and computer science education through drone technology.

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Samsung Launches Annual $2 Million Solve for Tomorrow Contest

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Samsung today announced the launch of the 11 th annual $2 million* Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest , which challenges students in grades 6–12 and their teachers to use STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) to tackle local issues of national importance. Now through December 13, 2020, public school teachers across the U.S.

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Honoring Tradition While Pursuing Innovation

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For example, in core subjects like reading, math, and writing, where skills are sequential, structure is key. Look back to Euclid and the ancient Greeks to see math instruction focused on core arithmetic, logic, and reasoning. Problem based learning therefore may result in deeper learning.

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Teaching Tools and Techniques

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Another notable strategy is project-based learning, where students tackle real-world problems or tasks to apply and integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines. One effective teaching technique within active learning is problem-based learning (PBL).

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