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6 Ways to support spatial reasoning skills online

Neo LMS

With much of the emphasis on verbal and math aptitudes because they are measured on mandatory standardized testing, spatial reasoning is not a priority in most schools. According to the authors of Taking Shape: Activities to Develop Geometric and Spatial Thinking , spatial reasoning is a gateway to mathematics and STEM careers.

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Look what’s new at Zapzapmath

Ask a Tech Teacher

You’ve probably read my reviews of Zapzapmath and Zap Zap Kindergarten Math, as well as the constant updates they make to their free (and freemium) app. This gamified math ecosystem is popular with students because it’s fun and teachers because it ties into many national and international standards (like Common Core).

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Enhancing Curriculum through Google Earth

EdTechTeacher

You or your students can ‘fly’ to a specific location using the search bar, or click and drag directly on the map to explore an area. View the map in 2D or 3D, turn on latitude and longitude lines, and customize what appears on the map. culture, games, layers, nature, street view, travel). Google Earth is about getting lost”.

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The Importance of Developing Spatial Skills for STEM Success

MIND Research Institute

Having a deep conceptual understanding of math creates the problem-solving foundation that all areas of STEM are built on, and early math skills are powerful predictors of later learning. Giving students opportunities to develop their spatial skills also provides learning benefits that go beyond math.

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Volunteers the Star During Endless Summer Celebrations

MIND Research Institute

It was shaped to represent JiJi, the penguin mascot of our ST Math game-based software. Soon, the park was teeming with families from the local area, all invited to celebrate with Disney and local nonprofits and community groups. Kids from the local Anaheim area work together to solve 3D puzzles made from golf balls. “I

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Best Math Apps for iPad

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Math, a subject often perceived as challenging, has found a refreshing ally in a plethora of iPad apps designed to make understanding and practicing math concepts not just easier, but also enjoyable. Math Apps for iPad Here some of the best math apps for iPad: 1.

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