Staged crime scene teaches critical-thinking skills

Staged crime scene teaches critical-thinking skills | How to make asking questions fun, rewarding for students | School district is looking to reach "beyond BYOT" Created for sittishon.whungsinsujarit.comtit@blogger.com |  Web Version   August 20, 2014 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF        SIGN UP | FORWARD | ARCHIVE | ADVERTISE Teaching & Learning Advertisement Staged crime scene teaches critical-thinking skills (anomalee-designs) A staged crime scene in the science lab of a Missouri high school is being used to teach students about careers in science and health care. The lesson is part of Project Lead the Way, which includes more hands-on learning of science, technology, engineering and math. WDAF-TV (Kansas City, Mo.) (8/19) Share:    How to make asking questions fun, rewarding for students Because "questioning helps us learn, explore the unknown, and adapt to change," it is essential that teachers foster classrooms that encourage and support questions, author and speaker Warren Berger writes in this blog post. Berger details five ways to make asking questions safe, fun and rewarding, including praising and celebrating all questions -- even the "offbeat ones." Edutopia.org/Critical Thinking blog (8/18) Share:    Other News School district is looking to reach "beyond BYOT" Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, Ill.) (8/19) Share:    ADVERTISEMENT   "Provides a clear picture of various ways to set up math workshop in the primary grades" (Snapshots of Mrs. V). Math Exchanges shows you how to foster rich small-group discussions and help students construct new meaning and understanding as they establish themselves as mathematicians. Preview Chapter 1: Creating Space for Math Workshop. Curriculum Advertisement Colo. high school launches program to teach work ethics A Colorado high school has added work-ethics lessons to its curriculum. The Bring Your A-Game to Work program will highlight skills such as punctuality, initiative and respect for authority. Local business professionals will help the school launch the program and serve as mentors. Cortez Journal (Colo.) (8/18) Share:  Other News 30% of high-school graduates in N.M. meet "college-ready" benchmarks Albuquerque Journal (N.M.) (free content) (8/20) Share:    ADVERTISEMENT   The 4 Essential Features of a Modern Accounting System As your company grows in size or complexity, your current accounting system may not be able to keep up. Download this checklist to discover the key features to look for in a modern accounting system. Standards La. judge rules against governor in common core debate A Louisiana judge has ruled against Gov. Bobby Jindal in an ongoing dispute about the future of the Common Core State Standards in the state. At issue, the judge ruled, is that Jindal's decision to break contracts for testing materials was harmful to students and others. FoxNews.com/The Associated Press (8/19) Share:  STEM Volkswagen brings vocational education to Tenn. Volkswagen is modeling Germany's emphasis on vocational education through its own academy in Chattanooga, Tenn. High-school students in the "mechatronics" program work at the carmaker's plant for three years, finishing with an associate's degree and a job offer. National Public Radio/Nashville Public Radio/Nashville, Tenn. (8/17) Share:  Policy & Legislation Survey spotlights public opinion on education policies Public support for the Common Core State Standards has dropped from 65% in 2013 to 53% in favor now, according to a recent survey. The survey shines a light on public opinion concerning various education policy issues, such as the standards, teacher evaluations and school choice. Education Next (Winter 2015) Share:  SmartQuote Most people say that it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: It is character." -- Albert Einstein, German-American theoretical physicist Share:  Learn more -> SmartBrief Education on Twitter | Education SmartBlog | More on Educational Leadership | More on Post-Secondary Education Math Education SmartBrief is an aggregation of published news and editorial content from diverse sources. The content of Math Education SmartBrief does not necessarily reflect the position or editorial viewpoint of any particular organization. Subscriber Tools Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.   Editor:  Melissa Greenwood Contributing Editor:  Candace Chellew Advertising:  Caliann Mitoulis     SIGN UP   SHARE   ADVERTISE   SEND FEEDBACK Update Profile | Change e-mail address | Unsubscribe |  Archive | Web version (print friendly) Download the SmartBrief App  iTunes / Android   Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2014 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy policy |  Legal Information