Mathematics Education In The United States Of America, Finland, And Singapore: A Comparative Study,
2023
Kean University
Mathematics Education In The United States Of America, Finland, And Singapore: A Comparative Study, Bethany C. Pomponi
Kean Quest
Education systems around the world must put quality instruction as a priority, even as society constantly changes. Countries have to put a bigger emphasis on the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in their schools as the years have progressed. Those who have a career in the STEM areas are an integral part of sustaining a country’s economy. However, not every country does the best job in teaching STEM effectively and appropriately to students. Although countries around the world teach mathematics, each one has a different approach, as seen with scores from PISA and TIMMS regarding The …
Norms Of Mathematical Definitions: Imposing Constraints, Permitting Choice, Or Both?,
2023
Northern Illinois University
Norms Of Mathematical Definitions: Imposing Constraints, Permitting Choice, Or Both?, Rachel Rupnow, Brooke Randazzo
Faculty Articles, Papers, and Other Scholarship
Definitions play an important role in mathematics by stipulating objects of interest to mathematicians in order to facilitate theory building. Nevertheless, limited research has examined how mathematicians approach writing definitions or the values of the mathematical community that are upheld through norms related to definition use and writing. Based on interviews with nine algebraists/category theorists, we characterize two mathematical values upheld through definitions: clarity in and for communication, and freedom of choice in the use and writing of definitions. Further results highlight the norms and values related to defining that participants do and do not claim to discuss through their …
Earthquake Resistant Buildings,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Earthquake Resistant Buildings, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
Students learn about earthquakes and engineering by building a structure that can survive an earthquake.
Candy Heart Experiment,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Candy Heart Experiment, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
Students practice the scientific process by running an experiment to discover how well candy hearts dissolve in different liquids.
Goonie Shooters Activity,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Goonie Shooters Activity, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
Students are asked to design a "Goon Shooter" to launch "goons" as far as possible.
Sleigh Race Project,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Sleigh Race Project, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
Students use their knowledge of physics and design to build both a sleigh and a slope for the sleigh to travel on.
Lesson Plans In Astronomy, Ecology And Biology,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Lesson Plans In Astronomy, Ecology And Biology, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
This document contains various lesson plan ideas for concepts within the fields of biology, ecology, astronomy, and geology.
Balloon Tower Activity,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Balloon Tower Activity, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
This activity challenges students to build a safe and sound tower using only balloons and tape.
Climate Change,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Climate Change, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
This lesson plan teaches students about climate change and its effect on animals and insects. Students can then participate in a climate change fact or myth game and a climate change Pictionary game.
Examining Whether And How Instructional Coordination Occurs Within Introductory Undergraduate Stem Courses,
2023
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Examining Whether And How Instructional Coordination Occurs Within Introductory Undergraduate Stem Courses, Brian A. Couch, Luanna B. Prevost, Marilyne Stains, Blake Whitt, Ariel E. Marcy, Naneh Apkarian, Melissa H. Dancy, Charles Henderson, Estrella Johnson, Jeffrey R. Raker, Brandon J. Yik, Brittnee Earl, Susan E. Shadle, John Skvoretz, John P. Ziker
School of Biological Sciences: Faculty Publications
Instructors’ interactions can foster knowledge sharing around teaching and the use of research-based instructional strategies (RBIS). Coordinated teaching presents an impetus for instructors’ interactions and creates opportunities for instructional improvement but also potentially limits an instructor’s autonomy. In this study, we sought to characterize the extent of coordination present in introductory undergraduate courses and to understand how departments and instructors implement and experience course coordination. We examined survey data from 3,641 chemistry, mathematics, and physics instructors at three institution types and conducted follow-up interviews with a subset of 24 survey respondents to determine what types of coordination existed, what factors …
Pumpkin Tower Activity,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Pumpkin Tower Activity, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
In this activity, students are challenged to build a tower to help a farmer watch his crops using only pumpkins and wood planks. Attached is a lesson plan and a teacher reflection on the activity
Plant Maze,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Plant Maze, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
Students plant bean sprouts to observe their growth.
Tomatosphere,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Tomatosphere, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
Students learn about plant growth and the scientific process
Magnetic Slime,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Magnetic Slime, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
Students learn chemistry and physics by making magnetic slime.
Invisible Ink,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Invisible Ink, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
Students create invisible ink to hide and reveal a message using chemistry.
Designing An Equity-Centered Framework And Crosswalk For Integrated Elementary Computer Science Curriculum And Instruction,
2023
University of Chicago
Designing An Equity-Centered Framework And Crosswalk For Integrated Elementary Computer Science Curriculum And Instruction, Carla Strickland, Andrea Ramírez-Salgado, Lauren Weisberg, Latoya Chandler, Jeanne Di Domenico, Elizabeth M. Lehman, Maya Israel
Journal of Computer Science Integration
As computer science (CS) education becomes more prevalent in K-12 instruction, it is critical for educators, researchers, and curriculum developers to identify culturally responsive and pedagogically inclusive approaches that can increase participation, access, and feelings of belonging for students from historically marginalized communities. In response, we developed an equity-centered curricular framework and illustrative crosswalk that synchronizes three distinct pedagogical approaches: culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and project-based learning (PBL). We describe the framework’s theoretical underpinnings and explain how this framework informed the development of an integrated elementary science+CS curricular unit and provide examples of its implementation. …
Magnetism Activity,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Magnetism Activity, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
This interactive activity teaches students about magnetism.
Building Rotary Fans,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Building Rotary Fans, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson
STEM for Success Showcase
Students are challenged to build a working rotary fan
The Impact Of After-School Math Club On Elementary Student Math Anxiety,
2023
Mississippi State University
The Impact Of After-School Math Club On Elementary Student Math Anxiety, Caroline Virden, Lee Dean, Liza Bondurant
Journal of Math Circles
Many students experience math anxiety, which can harm mathematics achievement. Taking part in fun, hands-on, inquiry-based math activities has been shown to decrease student anxiety. For four semesters, we ran an after-school mathematics club at Presbyterian Day School in Cleveland, MS for students in grades 3-5. The activities and materials were supplied by Crazy 8s Math Club (a Bedtime Math company). In this manuscript, we share three specific activities that encouraged both student engagement and problem-solving skills. Then we discuss survey results from the Crazy 8s Math Club as they relate to lower student math anxiety.
Bridge Building,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Bridge Building, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
Students learn about different bridge styles and designs in this activity that challenges them to build their own successful bridge.
