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Elevating Math Education Through Problem-Based Learning

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In 1998, critical research that examined data from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) revealed teaching methods varied significantly across cultures , resulting in a “ teaching gap.” According to video documentation in the study, U.S. According to video documentation in the study, U.S.

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New Content Added to Discovery Education’s Award-Winning Digital Services Boost Teachers’ Ability to Engage Students in Science, STEM, Social Studies, and More

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(September 13, 2018) – Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, announced today it has added new digital assets to its services that boost teachers’ ability to engage students in a variety of subjects including Science, STEM, and Social Studies.

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PROOF POINTS: Evidence increases for writing during math class

The Hechinger Report

Even the inability to write a sentence can be a sign of confusion, often prompting a student to dig deeper. Putting pencil to paper also creates and reinforces memory, helping a student to recall information later during a test. Learning gains from writing were nearly identical in math, science and social studies.

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Texas’ Richardson Independent School District Selects Discovery Education to Support New STEM Education Initiative

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- Unique Digital Content Combined with Sustained Professional Development to Help Create Vibrant Culture of STEM in Participating Schools - Silver Spring, Md. Through the “Future Ready: STEM for All” initiative, RISD seeks to transform the Berkner Feeder Pattern’s culture and pedagogy.

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Students Learned So Much More During the Pandemic Than We Realize. Just Ask Them.

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We heard these examples—and many more—while interviewing Denver Public Schools high school students a few weeks after in-person instruction was halted in April 2020. The interviews were for a research study, in partnership with a student voice and leadership program, which preceded the pandemic.

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Student Engagement and Closing the Opportunity Gap: An Action Plan, Part 2

Reading By Example

It is a process that respects both the teacher and students. In order to increase trust in the instructional walk process, I had our faculty participate in an article study in order to develop the tenets of student engagement. We posted our thinking on a Padlet (www.padlet.com) during the article study. Routman, p.

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Student Engagement and Closing the Opportunity Gap: An Action Plan, Part 2

Reading By Example

It is a process that respects both the teacher and students. In order to increase trust in the instructional walk process, I had our faculty participate in an article study in order to develop the tenets of student engagement. We posted our thinking on a Padlet (www.padlet.com) during the article study. Routman, p.