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Daniel Willingham - Daniel Willingham: Science and Education Blog - 3 views

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study learning strategies

shared by Chris Harrow on 27 Mar 12 - No Cached

Rereading is a terribly ineffective strategy. The best strategy--by far--is to self-test--which is the 9th most popular strategy out of 11 in this study. 
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Education experts disagree on importance of school class size - The Denver Post - 3 views

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Class size

shared by Robert Ryshke on 29 May 12 - No Cached

Robert Ryshke on 29 May 12

When Greg Sumlin looks at the incoming kindergarten class at East Elementary School in Littleton, he sees a group of English learners who need immediate, intensive instruction - in small classes where teachers can give them individual attention.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When Greg Sumlin looks at the incoming kindergarten class at East Elementary School in Littleton, he sees a group of English learners who need immediate, intensive instruction - in small classes where teachers can give them individual attention.</div>

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The 100-Year March of Technology in 1 Graph - Derek Thompson - Technology - The Atlantic - 3 views

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history technology graph atlantic

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Chris Harrow on 10 Apr 12

I don't know all the places this could be used, but the graph in this article contains a STUNNING amount of information. I think the math is obvious, but I envision some phenomenal social science lessons, technology insights, the evolution of science, the implied connections to the ability of societies to spread information, the differences in cost of the various innovations and why that matters .... Hope you find something cool.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I don't know all the places this could be used, but the graph in this article contains a STUNNING amount of information. I think the math is obvious, but I envision some phenomenal social science lessons, technology insights, the evolution of science, the implied connections to the ability of societies to spread information, the differences in cost of the various innovations and why that matters .... Hope you find something cool.</div>

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The Scale of the Universe 2 - 3 views

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universe scale science geometry scientific notation

shared by Chris Harrow on 22 May 12 - No Cached

Chris Harrow on 22 May 12

This is a truly amazing site showing sample objects of all scales from Plank's constant to the estimated size of the universe. Amazing interactive site!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a truly amazing site showing sample objects of all scales from Plank's constant to the estimated size of the universe. Amazing interactive site!</div>

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Why great ideas come when you aren't trying : Nature News & Comment - 3 views

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shared by Chris Harrow on 26 May 12 - No Cached

A study now suggests that simply taking a break does not bring on inspiration — rather, creativity is fostered by tasks that allow the mind to wander.
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From an evolutionary perspective, mind-wandering seems totally counterproductive and has been viewed as dysfunctional because it compromises people’s performance in physical activities. However, Baird’s work shows that allowing the brain to enter this state when it is considering complex problems can have real benefits. Zoning out may have aided humans when survival depended on creative solutions.
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Chris Harrow on 26 May 12

Some evidence that 100% "time on task" might actually be counterproductive if you want to develop creativity.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Some evidence that 100% "time on task" might actually be counterproductive if you want to develop creativity.</div>

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Ted Sadtler on 27 May 12

Thanks Chris. I'm currently reading Jonah Lehrer's "Imagine: How Creativity Works." lots of tie-ins with this research (Kounios is one of his main sources). I wonder if we can build such mind- wandering into our classes...do physics labs allow for "deliberate zoning out time"? Probably not.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Thanks Chris. I'm currently reading Jonah Lehrer's "Imagine: How Creativity Works." lots of tie-ins with this research (Kounios is one of his main sources). I wonder if we can build such mind- wandering into our classes...do physics labs allow for "deliberate zoning out time"? Probably not.</div>

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Discussion about homework. - 3 views

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Homework

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Robert Ryshke on 11 Nov 11

Educators weigh in on the question of whether homework is a worthy exercise for students.

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Pre-Calc Post-Calc « Suburban Lion's Blog - 3 views

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curriculum reform

shared by Chris Harrow on 04 May 12 - No Cached

I petitioned my counselor to let me skip Algebra II and Pre-Calc to go straight into AP Calculus.
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A common problem throughout math education is the "When am I ever going to use this?" attitude. I already knew where I was going to use the math I was learning.
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How Language Affects Counting « How the Brain Learns: The Blog - 3 views

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shared by Chris Harrow on 17 May 12 - No Cached

Differences in classroom instruction and curriculum may be partly to blame. But cultural differences in computational ability may have their roots in the words that different cultures use to represent numbers.
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There are some tricks that adults can use to increase digit memory span. These tricks can also be taught to young students at the appropriate age.
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dy/dan » Blog Archive » The Comprehensive Math Assessment Resource - 3 views

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dan meyer assessment

shared by Chris Harrow on 25 Feb 12 - Cached

If you'd like to see assessment amount to more than a meaningless exercise in classroom control, if you'd like to see cheating drop and confidence rise, if you'd like to see a higher correlation between the grade you feel a student deserves and the grade on that student's transcript … … take something from this page.
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Chris Harrow on 25 Feb 12

A collection of truly insightful musings on assessment, whether you teach math or something else.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A collection of truly insightful musings on assessment, whether you teach math or something else.</div>

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karen anderson on 26 Feb 12

Chris, I definitely think this process for assessment could be utilized in other disciplines quite easily. The idea of student ownership is a huge factor for motivating students. The parent involvement seems to be a positive aspect, too. Thank you so much for keeping us all aware of innovative practices happening in education. Karen Anderson

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Chris, I definitely think this process for assessment could be utilized in other disciplines quite easily. The idea of student ownership is a huge factor for motivating students. The parent involvement seems to be a positive aspect, too. Thank you so much for keeping us all aware of innovative practices happening in education. Karen Anderson</div>

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f(t): This Logic Game Needs a Name - 3 views

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logic game dice

shared by Chris Harrow on 25 Jan 12 - No Cached

Chris Harrow on 25 Jan 12

A spectacular (yet-to-be-named) game for teaching formal logic!

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Robert Ryshke on 26 Jan 12

Looks like an interesting game. All the information is there so the students need to use the cards to come up with an "answer" to a problem OR construct their own problems. I like this kind of game for learning. Are you familiar with SET. Not the same, but similar idea. Bob

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Looks like an interesting game. All the information is there so the students need to use the cards to come up with an "answer" to a problem OR construct their own problems. I like this kind of game for learning. Are you familiar with SET. Not the same, but similar idea. Bob</div>

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Chris Harrow on 26 Jan 12

Absolutely! SET rocks. Lots of possibilities with that. As long as we're posing excellent games, I think Blockus is magnificent!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Absolutely! SET rocks. Lots of possibilities with that. As long as we're posing excellent games, I think Blockus is magnificent!</div>

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Hans Rosling: Religions and babies | Video on TED.com - 3 views

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hans rosling TEDtalks world population logistic statistics precalculus

shared by Chris Harrow on 24 May 12 - No Cached

Chris Harrow on 24 May 12

Excellent visualizations and explanations on world population growth. Particularly good is the modeling of world population with boxes beginning around 10:30, but the entire talk is definitely worth it!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Excellent visualizations and explanations on world population growth. Particularly good is the modeling of world population with boxes beginning around 10:30, but the entire talk is definitely worth it!</div>

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Mullets: The Only Lesson They'll Remember | Mr. V's Class - 3 views

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ratio mullets algebra proportions

shared by Chris Harrow on 11 May 12 - No Cached

Chris Harrow on 11 May 12

What a great math hook for a middle school class! Thx to John Burk for the lead!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">What a great math hook for a middle school class! Thx to John Burk for the lead!</div>

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Danelle Dietrich on 13 May 12

This is so great! What a fun teacher! Great way to talk about proportions. Love the terminology and the kids using the language, "can we rank their mulletude"? Hey, did the better looking mullets have a Business to Party (or Party to Business?) ratio that was, "Golden"?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is so great! What a fun teacher! Great way to talk about proportions. Love the terminology and the kids using the language, "can we rank their mulletude"? Hey, did the better looking mullets have a Business to Party (or Party to Business?) ratio that was, "Golden"?</div>

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Dyscalculia: Not a Cool Math Concept | Special Education & IEP Advisor - 3 views

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dycalculia math reasoning disability dyslexia

shared by Chris Harrow on 16 Oct 11 - No Cached

I’m not a doctor or a psychologist, but I take umbrage at labels placed on our children.
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CriticalThinking.org - Defining Critical Thinking - 3 views

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critical thinking

shared by Robert Ryshke on 26 Aug 11 - Cached

Robert Ryshke on 26 Aug 11

Critical thinking...the awakening of the intellect to the study of itself. Critical thinking is a rich concept that has been developing throughout the past 2500 years. The term "critical thinking" has its roots in the mid-late 20th century. We offer here overlapping definitions, together which form a substantive, transdisciplinary conception of critical thinking. This is a very good site to study the meaning behind the terms. What do we mean by critical thinking? How do we know when students are engaged in it? What are the outcomes of teaching critical thinking?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Critical thinking...the awakening of the intellect to the study of itself. Critical thinking is a rich concept that has been developing throughout the past 2500 years. The term "critical thinking" has its roots in the mid-late 20th century. We offer here overlapping definitions, together which form a substantive, transdisciplinary conception of critical thinking. This is a very good site to study the meaning behind the terms. What do we mean by critical thinking? How do we know when students are engaged in it? What are the outcomes of teaching critical thinking?</div>

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A FREE Book App - Cool to Be Clever - iGameMom - 2 views

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edson hendricks internet cool clever

shared by Chris Harrow on 14 May 12 - No Cached

This is a book App targeted at kids 6 and up, or kids who are ready to read chapter-books.  It tells the true story of Edson Hendricks: He was bullied at school, but found comfort in an imaginary world where he had machine parts, and no biological organs or emotions.  Later he went to MIT and IBM, and invented “connectionless” network design, which is used in today’s Internet. 
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Some responses to replies to my posts on curriculum reform « Granted, but… - 2 views

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The goal is always to emulate best practice.
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The content does not determine the flow, the goals of meaning and transfer do. But content matters; it can’t just be projects. It takes artful design.
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Are Americans Smarter Than Ever - 2 views

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Intelligence

shared by Robert Ryshke on 20 Oct 11 - No Cached

Robert Ryshke on 20 Oct 11

A really interesting article. MUST READ. Clearly, not the definitive piece on this question. More research in both areas. Interesting about IQs increasing since 1900, but then very interesting that assessments that measure creativity show a substantial decline over the past 20 years.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A really interesting article. MUST READ. Clearly, not the definitive piece on this question. More research in both areas. Interesting about IQs increasing since 1900, but then very interesting that assessments that measure creativity show a substantial decline over the past 20 years.</div>

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Social Media Today - 2 views

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social media

shared by Robert Ryshke on 21 Sep 11 - Cached

Robert Ryshke on 21 Sep 11

If you want to get more out of your social media experience, review this website and resources they provide.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">If you want to get more out of your social media experience, review this website and resources they provide.</div>

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Beth Holland on 22 Sep 11

EdSocialMedia is also a great resource. http://www.edsocialmedia.com/

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">EdSocialMedia is also a great resource. <a href="http://www.edsocialmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.edsocialmedia.com/</a></div>

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Redefining Success and Celebrating the Unremarkable - NYTimes.com - 2 views

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nytimes ordinary

shared by Chris Harrow on 03 Jul 12 - No Cached

As Mr. McCullough said in his graduation speech: “Climb the mountain not to plant your flag, but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. Climb it so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.”
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America Needs To Study Fractions: Scientific American Podcast - 2 views

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fractions division pedagogy elementary

shared by Chris Harrow on 25 Jun 12 - No Cached

a new study finds that Americans are falling significantly behind in math aptitude compared with China, Finland, the Netherlands and Canada. And the root cause is deficiencies in knowledge of fractions and division.
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