Most people in the math education space agree that students need to be fluent with basic math facts. By the time kids are in ...

Earlier this year, I was teaching science to a group of rising 9th grade students involved in a summer learning program. Despite not having access to a dedicated lab space, it was important my ...

In the 21st century, people have the benefit of having multiple venues from which they can learn, including traditional school lectures, books, museums, apprenticeships, interactions with friends, and ...

Christina Scheffel still feels sheepish about the time she was cactus slap happy. During the pandemic, Scheffel tried to inject some sunshine into her class at a time when she and her students really ...

Understanding student motivation is a complex challenge. Factors such as mindset, personal values, anticipated outcomes, environment, and external expectations all impact motivation—which, in turn, ...

Use an agenda/outline, headlines for each section of your board, titles, dividing lines, underlines, bullet points, numbered lists, boxes, diagrams, and legible labels to organize your board work. Be ...

Think about the goals you want to achieve by the end of the discussion. (What do you want your students to learn or know how to do or think about by the end of section?) Consider your role as a ...

Over time, every teacher makes small changes that have a big impact on how their classes run. A veteran teacher shares the ...

Is your student thinking of changing their major, or trying to narrow down their options and decide on one? Deciding on a major is a big step for students, and it’s normal if your Buff feels unsure or ...