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Math Teacher: These are “My Tech Essentials” for formative assessments

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Part of preparing students for the real world is teaching them to collaborate and problem-solve while working with others in small groups. My classroom model includes a lot of group work where students complete tasks with a partner or in groups of four to six.

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3 things you didn’t know your classroom management software could do

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For group work, either to help solve problems in the group or to gauge progress, record interactions so students can review and reflect on how they interact with their peers. ” Fortunately, a good classroom management system is a wonderful tool for inviting student families into the learning process.

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Lessons from an online teacher: Supporting phenomena-based learning

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Teaching in the cyber environment can sometimes present obstacles to presenting content in a way that students will engage with and will want to be involved in during classes. This is especially felt in the 5 th grade science and math classes I teach. Gizmos also offers math programs–Reflex and Frax.

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Winter Math Challenges – Keep Students Engaged Post-Break

Beyond the Worksheet

With some creative winter-themed math challenges, we can make that transition smoother and keep our students engaged and learning. Why Winter-Themed Activities Work Lets face it: post-break vibes can feel sluggish. Thats why adding a little seasonal fun can reignite students energy and focus. Theyre engaging.

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From Fractions to Functions: Navigating Key Topics in GCSE Maths

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Sophia Birk, a digital nomad currently living in Poland, is an international member of the AATT team of educators and a math aficionado. For teachers, preparing students for GCSE success is the greatest concern. Maths is one of two compulsory GCSE subjects. With BODMAS mastered, students can solve fractions and decimal problems.

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17 Tweaks That Make a Big Difference in Group Work

Cult of Pedagogy

It’s pretty well known in educational circles that cooperative learning is supported by research, but so many teachers still struggle with it, so when things don’t work well, they give it up. It can be effective to have groups of 4 or 5, a couple of partners, and a few students working alone.

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Students Are Busy but Rarely Thinking, Researcher Argues. Do His Teaching Strategies Work Better?

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The most problematic strategy that many students try instead, he argues, is what he calls “mimicking,” which he has especially found in the math classes he studies. These are the students who end up hitting a wall when math courses move from easier algebra to more advanced concepts in, say, calculus, he argues.

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