Science, technology, engineering, and math have been marginalized and in need of support for so long that they had to join forces as one acronym! The posts here will help you do your best work as a STEM teacher.
This year, I tried something revolutionary in my middle school math class: I took away their pencils, rearranged their chairs in a circle, and had a conversation. About math. I didn’t invent …
Author: Kailey Rhodes, NWEA
Topics: STEM
We’ve all likely explored how to externalize our own mindful mindset to students, but let’s be honest: math class is notorious for being the place that fixed mindsets come to ossify. Most of us …
In an earlier blog post, I proposed a framing for what it means to learn mathematics. I claimed that, at a minimum, learning mathematics involves: Ways of thinking that are empowered …
Author: Ted Coe, NWEA
The water disappeared! Or did it? Can water just disappear? And so, the learning of science begins. Educators and researchers alike recognize that incorporating students’ personal interests …
Author: Carolyn Frost, NWEA
Teaching math can be very challenging. In teacher preparation programs, many of us were taught about the importance of engagement, formative assessment, and adjusting our teaching to ensure all …
Author: Amber (Abeer) Ahmad, NWEA
Take a peek inside an engaged math classroom with me. Imagine students doing math, instead of passively listening to how to do it. Notice them interacting with a high-quality curriculum packed …
Author: Tammy Baumann, NWEA
My youngest daughter’s adventures in the kitchen are a source of ongoing humor in our family. Her decision to bake something is often spontaneous and, as a result, she rarely has all the …
Author: Mary Resanovich, NWEA
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