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Infographic: How Game-based Learning Can Support Strong Mathematical Practices

MIND Research Institute

Less than half of the students in America are proficient in math and m ost students would rather eat broccoli than do math problems. The Standards for Mathematical Practice raise expectations for our students, asking them to understand concepts, make connections and communicate their reasoning. Games make brains grow.

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What Qualities Make an Effective Teacher?

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Some students learn differently. Gordon, a Nationally-recognized Teacher and in the Top Five in my school district, so abysmally failed to spark my love of learning. I read books like James Stronge’s Qualities of Effective Teachers. Gordon that it wasn’t my fault. My fourth-grade teacher, Ms. They are knowledgeable.

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Best EdTech of 2016

Graphite Blog

In 2016 the Common Sense Education editorial staff evaluated close to 170 apps, games, and websites for learning potential and classroom implementation. Gone Home is a narrative-driven exploration game that embraces a nontraditional model of storytelling where players explore a house and piece together a story.

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