As a former math teacher, I understand the importance of creating a stimulating and conducive learning environment for our students. A well-organized and inviting classroom can significantly impact student engagement and academic success. Here are some valuable tips for setting up your math classroom for the new school year, suitable for all grade levels.
Student engagement is a critical factor in achieving academic success and fostering a love for lifelong learning. Defined as the level of interest, curiosity, and involvement a student shows towards their learning, engagement is linked to higher academic performance, better retention rates, and enhanced overall development. This research brief explores the importance of active learning strategies in encouraging student engagement, with a focus on mini labs, project-based learning, flipped classrooms, and collaborative learning.
National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage Group, and Kognity collaborate to bridge “achievement gaps” in the educational resources market. Together we are bringing high-quality, modern and engaging learning experience to high school science classrooms. With Kognity, educators can more easily drive academic achievement and success on high-stakes assessments by tracking student performance and usage of the digital platform. Kognity provides both educators and students with high-quality, engaging materials that improve students’ exam readiness.
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week 2024, National Geographic Learning | Cengage hosted a giveaway to help spotlight amazing educators across the country. Hundreds of nominations were received and proved that there are incredible things happening in classrooms all over the country. There was one common theme in all nominations and that was inspiration.
This is teacher appreciation week, and for me maybe the most impactful one I’ll ever have. Teachers shape us more than we realize, and in ways that ultimately influence your life for decades to come. For me, one stands out by far – who happens to be “hanging it up” this year. Tim Shipp will retire from teaching this year, but his influence will continue for many years to come.