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Perfect Pair: Cognitively Guided Instruction and ST Math

MIND Research Institute

Seven years ago, a visit to watch a fellow teacher use Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) in her classroom changed my life. I thought: “Wow, how cool—one rigorous word problem solved in a variety of ways was used to teach kids math.”. In CGI and ST Math, Students Take the Lead. I also know 8 and 8 is 16.

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So Your Kid is New to ST Math…Now What?

MIND Research Institute

Your child’s teacher has assigned homework in a program called ST Math®. There aren’t any instructions or anything! It may seem strange at first, but what you’re seeing—or not seeing—is actually the magic of ST Math at work. My son Dante working on a ST Math puzzle at home. Math is hard.”. “I

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Embracing the New Ways Your Child is Learning Math

MIND Research Institute

Her teacher was explaining “CGI” math and, having worked in media, I first thought this stood for Computer Generated Imagery. CGI actually stands for Cognitively Guided Instruction. I had a good relationship with math, but I started to realize that the way I learned math was not the only—or the best—way.

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MIND Blog Rewind: September 2019

MIND Research Institute

Does ST Math provide equitable access for students in special education? A recent analysis of ST Math students in Texas found dramatic improvements on percent of students meeting proficiency on the state’s STAAR test school performance metrics for students in the special education subgroup.

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How Do Physical Math Manipulatives Compare to Their Digital Counterparts?

MIND Research Institute

Math manipulatives are objects that allow learners to interact with mathematical concepts. These include everything from cusinaire rods, legos, blocks, magnets.anything that gets students touching, moving, and experiencing math concepts. The drawbacks of using these physical math manipulatives in the classroom? Visual Patterns.

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Part 2: Over 150 STEM Resources for PBL and Authentic Learning… Technology

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Four Research-Based Strategies To Ignite Intrinsic Motivation In Students

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At one table, Digsby usually works on guided reading with a small group. Digsby moved to St. Research shows students who believe their school work is interesting and important are cognitively engaged in trying to understand the material,” Laufenberg told the educators gathered. And it’s exciting. “I