eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

That’s why one of my favorite phrases is “I hate math.” Over the years, I’ve helped dozens of students overcome their math anxiety. 4 ways to help students learn to love math. That’s why I work so hard to help them see the creativity, the beauty, and the fun in math. Related: How our district is making math relevant.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2025

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom curriculum improved students scores in N.C. Students in grades 3 through 5 were part of the study from rural and diverse North and South Carolina.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

. – June 23, 2022 – Students in Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) who participated in online tutoring sessions with FEV Tutor , the most comprehensive virtual tutoring solution in K-12, demonstrated accelerated rates of growth relative to national norms in both math and reading on the NWEA MAP Growth Assessments.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

Starting this fall, Alabama high school students can choose to take these classes–or any other state-approved career and technical education courses–in place of upper level math and science, such as Algebra 2 or chemistry. The state is now calling that track the Option A diploma. I wouldnt have the credits, Giles realized.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2016

For one week in October, students in Boston’s public middle schools—6,500 students in 36 schools–set aside their regular lessons and participated in Boston STEM Week , a hands-on, in-depth program connecting students with real-world examples of STEM in action. They don’t necessarily know what real-world math and science are.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Key points: Building an app for kids came with unique challenges A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI tools for kids, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A recent survey found that 88 percent of U.S.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Math professor Martin Weissman is rethinking how his university teaches calculus. Called Math 11 A and B, these classes, which students take as freshmen and sophomores, constitute a “leaky pipeline,” Weissman says. There are math requirements for those majors. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Recent studies have shown alarming gaps in Americans’ understanding of our democratic processes and systems. Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders in participating states are invited to submit a 500-word essay addressing a community issue. The full list of participating states can be found on the map available at this link.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Available within Discovery Education Experience, the essential companion for engaged K-12 classrooms, this new content supports instruction in a variety of disciplines including ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Careers Exploration.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

A study published in the journal AERA Open found that students earn better marks in college STEM courses when those classrooms have higher percentages of students who are underrepresented racial minorities or the first in their families to participate in higher education. So why did diversity affect student grades?

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2016

Kindergartners participating in a Johns Hopkins study demonstrated increased math performance after exercising their intuitive number sense with a computer game. Math ability is not static—it’s not the case that if you’re bad at math, you’re bad at it the rest of your life.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With school back, let’s talk about the most efficient ways to study. With increasing coursework and extracurricular activities, a structured approach to studying helps manage time effectively, reduces stress, and boosts learning outcomes. For example, you could find a selection of study material at Studocu that you can utilize.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al., For example, before a math test, I create a Quizizz game with problems covering the key concepts.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2024

The report dives into the research on summer programs, their implementation and design, as well as the efficacy of those programs for literacy, math, and social-emotional learning (SEL) outcomes. Summer programs should prioritize family communication to promote student participation. months of mathematics instruction and 4.1

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As a math educator at the high school and middle school levels, I lived for the moments when students’ furrowed brows ever-so-slightly began to unfold and smiles emerged. Those “aha” moments were often accompanied with a gleeful, “I get it!” The brain makes sense of the world, and mathematics, through culture.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology. The effect of Brain Based Learning on academic achievement: A meta-analytical study. McClintic, C., & Klimek, K.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Option 1 Science: Design a new experiment to test a scientific hypothesis Science: Write a research paper on an environmental issue Math: Solve a set of problems and explain your solutions in a video tutorial Math: Develop a math game that helps others learn about a mathematical concept or process English : Write an essay analyzing the symbolism in (..)

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As a result, students may struggle to participate in classroom discussions, access higher-order thinking tasks, and meet grade-level expectations. Social studies Social studies classrooms are vocabulary-heavy and context-dependent, which can pose a challenge for ELLs. Effective scaffolds for ELLs by content area 1. ” 3.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

The summer slide, a loss of academic progress during the summer break between school years, has been confirmed in many research studies since an early publication by White in 1906 [1]. Research Support for the Summer Math Slide. months of learning in math during the summer break.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The National Science Foundation has pushed for broadening participation in STEM fields and increasing diversity for populations that have previously been excluded from STEM-related opportunities.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2021

Through this partnership VHS Learning created an online summer course on Solar Energy Design and offered students the opportunity to participate in a Solar Energy Design challenge. As part of VHS Learning’s ongoing commitment to the CSforALL movement, the nonprofit partnered with the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) in 2020.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2023

The report entitled “ The Youths Relationships Study ” was conducted by researchers at University of Illinois Chicago and published last fall. Researchers reported that Big Brothers Big Sisters mentees in the study were 54 percent less likely to have been arrested and 41 percent less likely to have engaged in substance use.

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2019

on how to increase student interest, understanding, and performance in math and STEM subjects. The study shows that almost 60 percent of responding students want teachers to be more creative in the classroom. The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) surveyed 1,100 high school students from across the U.S.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Cultivating an early interest in STEM There is a stigma surrounding math and science that typically begins in elementary and middle schools, perpetuating the idea that math and science is ‘scary,’ too hard or challenging, or a topic meant for boys. This was the case for myself. Inadequate or unavailable resources.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

ChatGPT In 2024, my district was fortunate to participate in a fabulous professional development opportunity lead by Jason Neiffer of the Montana Digital Academy ( MTDA ). It can also act as a study companion, generating practice questions, summarizing key points from e-textbooks and webpages, and much more. Plus, students LOVE AR/VR!

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

Interest-Based Learning: In a unit of study, a teacher sets up must-do stations addressing core curriculum requirements and may-do stations that invite students to delve into subtopics related to the subject, allowing students to choose based on their interests and passions.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

These tools have spaces where students can ask questions to historical figures, participate in problem-solving simulations, and learn through hands-on exploring. Using the AI spaces provides students with an immersive experience that is powerful and engaging. There are several sites that students can use like Code.org and Scratch.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Unveiled at the STEM Innovation Forum, The Girls’ Index: Girls & STEM Impact Report , a groundbreaking study from Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) involving 17,502 girls in grades 5-12 across the United States, sheds light on evolving perceptions, interests, and challenges girls face in pursuing STEM education and careers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? Modern educational tools make it possible to add a practical edge to math lessons, as students can observe math structures at play in the real world and see how people apply these formulas to solve common challenges. But where to start?

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2025

Exposure to the vocational programs ensures students learn more than English, math, science, and social studies–theyll be able to explore what they might want to do after they return to their community schools. If they want to assist a doctor in surgery, theyre able to participate in these experiences.

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

The 16- to 18-year-old students queried are participants in this year’s MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge (M3 Challenge), an annual internet-based, intensive math modeling contest organized by SIAM. The survey polled 825 11th and 12th grade students from across the U.S. ” This press release originally appeared online.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2023

Schlagel, a high school math teacher at Niwot High School, was nominated by an administrator at her school for having an impact in her classroom and beyond through her dedication to lifelong learning and the continuous improvement of her teaching practices. Vrain Valley Schools in Longmont, Colo.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In the think stage, participants move from observation to interpretation. ” The me phase asks participants to reflect on their personal connection to what they’ve observed and thought. Finally, the we stage encourages participants to think about their observations, thoughts, and feelings in a broader social context.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2024

After initially banning ChatGPT on school devices over concerns about academic dishonesty, New York City’s Education Department pledged to teach students to use the technology responsibly, and plans to open an institute to study its applications in schools. The use of AI in teacher coaching brings up similar questions.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2025

In one study , 92.6 percent of participants identified hands-on lab work as the key factor inspiring them to pursue STEM degrees and careers. Students see the impact of their work firsthand when participating in projects that address real-world issues they care about. Hands-on investigations help bridge this gap.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A STEM or STEAM lab is an environment where students, irrespective of grade, can come together and actively participate in hands-on STEM and STEAM learning. Science, technology, engineering, and math are broad but dynamic subjects that contain innumerable and specific learning concepts. What is STEAM and STEM activity?

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