Fostering optimization ideas in early grades

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-56
Author(s):  
Abdulkadir Erdogan ◽  
H. Bahadir Yanik
Keyword(s):  
Student Interest ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Early Grades ◽  
And Mathematics

iSTEM: Integrating Science, Technology, and Engineering in Mathematics authors share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in K-grade 6 classrooms. This article describes how optimization ideas can be fostered in early grades through a game-based activity called Avoiding Invasion from Aliens

Investigating bridge design

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 255-260
Author(s):  
Lukas J. Hefty
Keyword(s):  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Bridge Design ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Integrated Stem ◽  
Engineering Design Process ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
And Mathematics

Teachers making the transition to integrated, student-centered science instruction benefit from sharing resources, and this bridge design unit offers one example. The unit uses the engineering design process to give students time to develop critical thinking skills while helping teachers assess understanding of science and mathematics content. Each month, iSTEM (Integrating Science, Technology, and Engineering in Mathematics) authors share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in integrated STEM fields in K–grade 6 classrooms.

scholarly journals Bioinformatics Education in High School: Implications for Promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Careers

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 441-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dina N. Kovarik ◽  
Davis G. Patterson ◽  
Carolyn Cohen ◽  
Elizabeth A. Sanders ◽  
Karen A. Peterson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Genetic Research ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Stem Careers ◽  
Career Information ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
And Mathematics

We investigated the effects of our Bio-ITEST teacher professional development model and bioinformatics curricula on cognitive traits (awareness, engagement, self-efficacy, and relevance) in high school teachers and students that are known to accompany a developing interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. The program included best practices in adult education and diverse resources to empower teachers to integrate STEM career information into their classrooms. The introductory unit, Using Bioinformatics: Genetic Testing, uses bioinformatics to teach basic concepts in genetics and molecular biology, and the advanced unit, Using Bioinformatics: Genetic Research, utilizes bioinformatics to study evolution and support student research with DNA barcoding. Pre–post surveys demonstrated significant growth (n = 24) among teachers in their preparation to teach the curricula and infuse career awareness into their classes, and these gains were sustained through the end of the academic year. Introductory unit students (n = 289) showed significant gains in awareness, relevance, and self-efficacy. While these students did not show significant gains in engagement, advanced unit students (n = 41) showed gains in all four cognitive areas. Lessons learned during Bio-ITEST are explored in the context of recommendations for other programs that wish to increase student interest in STEM careers.

A Fibonacci Simple Ecosystem: Prey and Predator

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 392-396
Author(s):  
Jorge Garcia
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Students ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Fibonacci Sequences

Predators and prey in the population of an ecosystem can be evaluated and investigated with mathematical explorations. Intermediate elementary students explore Fibonacci sequences in relation to prey and discuss models to maintain a balance between the species through mathematics by modifying variables. iSTEM (Integrating Science, Technology, and Engineering in Mathematics) authors share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in K-grade 6 classroom.

Unearthing the Mathematics

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 438-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Hunter ◽  
Richard Cox ◽  
Sarah B. Bush ◽  
Kristin Leigh Cook ◽  
Jeffrey Jamner
Keyword(s):  
Fourth Graders ◽  
Rural School ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics Department

Fourth graders from a rural school in the midwest donned their paleontologist hats to meaningfully engage in reasoning mathematically about scale and work with measurement. Contributors to the iSTEM (Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) department share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in K–grade 6 classrooms.

Setting up symmetrical structures

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-119
Author(s):  
Terri L. Kurz
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Primary Grades ◽  
Elementary Grades ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Student Interviews ◽  
And Mathematics

iSTEM: Integrating Science Technology Engineering in the Mathematics authors share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in K'grade 6 classrooms. In this month's lesson, elementary school children in the primary grades learn to create symmetrical structures using wooden blocks. Student interviews and an observational rubric are used to assess the children. Extensions for intermediate elementary grades are provided.

The Geometry of Scoliosis

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 372-375
Author(s):  
Terri L. Kurz ◽  
H. Bahadir Yanik ◽  
Mi Yeon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Medical Condition ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Cobb Method

Scoliosis, the curvature of the spine, is a medical condition that often affects youth. This article provides students with an opportunity to explore the geometry behind the spine's curvature. Students will first develop a method for measuring curvature and then compare their method to the commonly used Cobb method. Contributors to iSTEM: Integrating Science Technology Engineering in Mathematic share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in K–grade 6 classrooms.

A critical focus on the M in STEAM

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah B. Bush ◽  
Richard Cox ◽  
Kristin Leigh Cook
Keyword(s):  
Design Thinking ◽  
Fourth Graders ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
School Project ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics Department

Contributors to the iSTEM (Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) department share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in K–grade 6 classrooms. The authentic STEAM project described here was born of a critical need of one child in the community. Using the Design Thinking framework, a class of fourth graders embarked on what was arguably the most meaningful school project of their lives. We place an explicit focus on the M in STEAM.

Understanding Standard Units of Measure

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 500-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia Orona ◽  
Vinson Carter ◽  
Heather Kindall
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Concept ◽  
Second Grade ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Grade Classroom ◽  
Mathematics Department

This article applies STEM in a second-grade classroom by connecting literature and focusing on the mathematical concept of standard units of measure. Contributors to the iSTEM (Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) department share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in K–grade 6 classrooms.

Celebrating Earth Day with sustainability

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 516-519
Author(s):  
Amanda Sibley ◽  
Terri L. Kurz
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
School Level ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Earth Day ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Integrated Sustainability

Earth Day presents an annual opportunity to discuss sustainability with students. This article describes a six-week unit that integrated sustainability and mathematics at the intermediate elementary school level. Students explored a topic and identified solutions that would support preserving resources for the betterment of our planet. The iSTEM (Integrating Science Technology Engineering in Mathematics) authors share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated fields STEM in K—grade 6 classrooms.

A fraction activity to understand sorting algorithms

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 560-563
Author(s):  
Barbara King ◽  
Carmen Petrick Smith
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Stem Fields ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Integrated Stem ◽  
Sorting Algorithms ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics Department

In an activity integrating mathematics and computer science, students order fractions from least to greatest, reflect on the process they used, and make connections to sorting algorithms. Contributors to the iSTEM (Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) department share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated STEM fields in K–grade 6 classrooms. Send submissions of no more than 1500 words to this department by accessing http://tcm.msubmit.net. See detailed submission guidelines for all departments at http://www.nctm.org/WriteForTCM.

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