The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

I can quickly add review materials, create quick practice problems and work, and give students a way to practice without me. It saves the activities so you can review their work later (goodbye paper worksheets for sure), and you can even add games and activities. Lumio has become my go-to exam review tool. Build Your Lessons in Lumio.

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MIND Research Institute

JUNE 9, 2020

Have you ever wondered if ST Math adapts to the learning needs of students? By adapt, I mean is ST Math designed to provide students the opportunities they need to develop and grow as they engage in the learning process? ST Math meets students needs at the point of learning through informative feedback and rich visual models.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2021

In other words, it’s not about memorizing everything you should have learned, it’s about moving you forward so you pick things up along the way. There, students are embarking on a quintessential hero’s journey—all about the high seas—that centers an asset-based approach to the teaching of math.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 12, 2023

From interactive reading platforms to math games, there’s something out there that will meet the learning needs of your kids. PBS Kids Games PBS KIDS Games is a safe and fun way to help children learn. The app is available in both English and Spanish, and players can take the fun offline with downloadable games.

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MIND Research Institute

JUNE 24, 2022

Then, the classroom collaboration that programs like ST Math encouraged kept my students and me even more connected. Ask a friend), I transformed from a busy ST Math facilitator to an intentional observer during our ST Math rotations. Expanded standards coverage includes: Embedded facilitation tips and how-tos for select games.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Laura Jackson became seriously concerned about her daughter and math when the girl was in third grade. She relied on her fingers to count, had difficulty reading clocks and frequently burst into tears when asked at home to practice math flashcards. Preschool students practice math using manipulatives. Jackson recalled.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 14, 2017

PokemonGo (iOS/Android) is a popular free AR game students use to explore outdoors. Ingress is another free iOS/Android AR game. Many chants teach literacy, vocabulary, grammar, and math. Host outdoor board game challenges! Students can study the math and physics of the slides, swings, or other playground equipment.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 9, 2019

Fill in the blank with a huge quantity of content, like all of K-5 math.). As cofounder of Teachley , a small company developing research-based math software for K-6, this question demonstrates a problematic market preference for products that “ cover ” a lot of content, but do not support deeper thinking. Coverage!?!

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MIND Research Institute

APRIL 5, 2022

She’s worked alongside Twana and her team at MIND Research Institute as a volunteer parent advisor on the Math by Design team. Twana was an elementary teacher, middle school math teacher, and school improvement coordinator. TY: Can you describe in one word, what it means to cultivate mathematicians? Young, I can't do math.

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 10, 2023

Being one of the biggest math holidays of the year, we couldn’t let the month go by without offering up some of our favorite Pi Day activities! Celebrated every year on March 14 th , Pi Day is an opportunity for math-lovers worldwide to recite as many of the infinite digits of Pi as they can. Math enthusiasts out there, do your thing).

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Example : In a language class, students might work in pairs to practice a new set of vocabulary words. Each student takes turns using a word in a sentence, while the other offers feedback or suggests improvements. Play Games in Class Explanation : Incorporating games into learning can make the process more enjoyable and engaging.

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MIND Research Institute

JULY 26, 2017

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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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 9, 2021

He and I were going through a couple of clarifying questions after reading his recent white paper unpacking the underlying scientific concepts of ST Math. For those of you who are new to the ST Math community, the "ST" stands for spatial temporal—the foundational concept behind our nonprofit's math research and pedagogy.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

To prevent delayed learning in subjects like math, some parents are hiring private tutors, others are homeschooling , and many are seeking more affordable supplemental learning options. These self-paced games help kids build confidence and understanding in what they are learning, and are perfect for digital learning at home.

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MIND Research Institute

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

How Administrators, Educators, and Students Accelerate Learning Here at MIND Education, we’ve been brimming with excitement these past few months as we prepared for our 2023 Annual ST Math User Conference. Students must be active contributors to the learning process—the underlying philosophy and approach behind ST Math.

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MIND Research Institute

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Since the big shift in math standards, mathematical coherence is a phrase that can be found accompanying most state standard lists and guidelines. In other words, mathematical coherence is another way to say conceptual understanding in math. Click here to see more ST Math addition and subtraction games.

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MIND Research Institute

AUGUST 13, 2019

Pie Monster is one of my favorite game characters in ST Math®. In the past, we've talked about how ST Math students come to know Pie Monster through puzzles and cohesive imagery that spans several grades. The ST Math® patented approach to mathematics is strategic. Pie Monster in First Grade. Pie Monster in Second Grade.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Host outdoor board game challenges! Host a field day, an Olympics games day, or teach them different sports popular in other countries, like curling. Students can study the math and physics of the slides, swings, or other playground equipment. Many chants teach literacy, vocabulary, grammar, and math. Play sports!

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Fractus Learning

AUGUST 16, 2022

We’ve created a list of fun Thanksgiving activities, board games, and crafts for kids. A child having personal problems would never look at complimenting the teacher as an opportunity. Thanksgiving Kids’ Table Game. It’s a fun art activity for kids of all ages; everyone can join the fun game.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

That count will now double, thanks to the addition of a small team that has navigated the twists and turns in the educational gaming market over the past seven years. His company’s flagship digital product, i-Ready , is a K-8 math and literacy tool used by nearly 15 percent of K-8 students across the country. “I

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 9, 2021

He and I were going through a couple of clarifying questions after reading his recent white paper unpacking the underlying scientific concepts of ST Math. For those of you who are new to the ST Math community, the "ST" stands for spatial temporal—the foundational concept behind our nonprofit's math research and pedagogy.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Here are 24 different games and structures you can use that will infuse laughter and joy into your classroom. when games are incorporated into learning. Why play games? For me, that’s a lot of art, creativity, and games. When leading a whole class game, students can bond as a classroom community.

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MIND Research Institute

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

According to the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) , only 40% of fourth graders are considered proficient in math -- a number that hasn’t changed since 2015. What follows are two examples of ST Math® games that visually model addition and subtraction. So how can we make a difference? Select Box Addition.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This story also appeared in Scientific American During the initial weeks of first grade, Odegard’s struggles with reading went undetected as he memorized words that classmates read aloud before him. I compensated for my reading and spelling problems by staying up until 1 or 2 a.m. are needlessly suffering for the same reason.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Mobile learning and BYOD (bring your own device) is making it easier students to learn, especially in the subject of Math. 50 Math Sites and Apps 4 Dice: Fraction Games - A great iOS app for learning how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. Kidz Page - A nice site w/ lots of fun educational Math games.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 17, 2014

This is going to be one of my most ambitious posts yet, as I have curated a gigantic list of my favorite sites/apps for Game Based Learning (a.k.a I''ve done posts on educational iOS Apps and Educational Online Games but I have never combined the two and curated a list that specifically deals w/ GBL. Gamification).

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

The post 10+ Ways to Use Technology in the Math Classroom – SULS037 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. A lot of math teachers struggle with integrating technology into the classroom. So, I enlisted the help of my friend and edtech expert, Craig Klement, to share 10+ Ways to Use Technology in the Math Classroom.

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Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 21, 2016

In the old days, learning math was often a hard slog. Nowadays, there are tons of cool math games for kids of all ages. There are even games for boosting advanced skills like those needed in geometry, algebra, and economics. Are your junior Einsteins looking for an entertaining way to flex their math muscles?

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Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2018

Many of them have a low tolerance for frustration—but the same kid who gives up after trying a math problem once will watch Super Mario fall into a hole a dozen times and try again a thirteenth time to get it right. During many lessons, we played learning games within the larger context of the class game. Why is that?

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Flying Superstars is the educational Math game from Skidos. This is a fun yet challenging mobile (iOS/Android) app for grades 1st-5th practicing basic Math skills (i.e. subtraction, word problems, fractions, etc.). For more educational games by Skidos click here. Below is a demo video.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Math centers or workstations where kids are all involved in different activities are a fundamental part of many elementary classrooms. How is a differentiated math partner game time different from math centers? Kids can pair up and play a game with a partner in either setup. Are the kids really learning?

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2017

This is one of the reasons that social games and apps have the most users and continue to be so popular. So what does it mean when early data collected only represents how a fraction of the population thinks and learns? In other words, you have to do all the most boring stuff first. I am betting that it will.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2016

Tynker’s new curriculum now available for rollout by K-12 science, math, and computer science teachers Across North America. In response to this growing need, Tynker’s comprehensive, fun, game-based curriculum has been used by more than 50,000 schools to introduce students to computer programming. and Canada.

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Fractus Learning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Their huge range of interactive high-tech toys are designed to develop young children’s key learning skills from phonics, reading, and writing right through to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), problem-solving, and social skills. Check out our Top 7 picks for the best LeapFrog toys and games. Ages : 3-9.

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

The problem is, no person can sort through all of this without collapsing in a sweaty, dizzied heap. And of course, only a small fraction of the world's teachers get the luxury of going to ISTE and seeing the expo. A uniquely ambitious project, Tyto Online is a multiplayer online game focused on science. Check out Boreal Tales.

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Fractus Learning

MARCH 2, 2022

Knowing the emotional, social, communication, motor skills, and problem-solving stages help parents to better interact with their child at each developmental stage. First Puzzle is a fun peekaboo toy that stimulates problem-solving skills and helps develop fine motor skills. Felt Ball Set is one of the best toys for your baby.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2018

The problem is, no person can sort through all of this without collapsing in a sweaty, dizzied heap. And of course, only a small fraction of the world's teachers get the luxury of going to ISTE and seeing the expo. A uniquely ambitious project, Tyto Online is a multiplayer online game focused on science.

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