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Elevating Math Education Through Problem-Based Learning

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Real-World, Meaningful Problems This kind of scenario — linking the drama of mountaineering with work on percentages in middle school math — can effectively be used in a problem-based learning (PBL) approach in the classroom. And that's how people learn math. You may have heard a lot about PBL in recent years.

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What are the Three Active Strategies?

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Let’s explore how these strategies promote engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding among students, enhancing academic success. What are three active learning strategies? Here are three effective strategies: Think-Pair-Share : This strategy encourages active participation and collaboration among students.

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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 strive to ensure each student has that ah-ha moment during one or more (hopefully more) science classes. Drawing on my experience both in the online environment and in a traditional classroom setting, I think these resources are useful to all teachers.

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The 2 stages of successful early STEM education revisited

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We emphasize two learning stages to build fluid STEM integration from kindergarten to 4th grade: Stage 1: Solving Problems Step-by-Step and Together. To broaden technology integration within STEM curriculum, we began to introduce computer science through the international movement, the ‘Hour of Code.’

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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. Iterate on what works and learn from what doesn’t.

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The 2 stages of successful early STEM education

eSchool News

We emphasize two learning stages to build fluid STEM integration from kindergarten to 4th grade: Stage 1: Solving Problems Step-by-Step and Together. To broaden technology integration within STEM curriculum, we began to introduce computer science through the international movement, the ‘Hour of Code.’

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35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023

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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. KinderLab Robotics ‘ KIBO connects the arts with computer science – without the need for screen time. Samsung Electronics America, Inc.