Volume 3, Issue 8

August 2024

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Publications

As we reach the mid-point of 2024, it's time to dive into the top five publications that have captivated our readers this year. These standout works delve into compelling topics and have significantly impacted STEM education by pushing the boundaries of research and development.

1.

Antiracist Mathematics Education: Stories of Acknowledgment, Action and Accountability

Authors: Audrey Martínez-Gudapakkam, Sabrina De Los Santos, Judy Storeygard, A. Patrone, D. Cuevas, P. Chingo
Content Areas: Math, Research/Evaluation, PD

2.

Broadening Participation in STEM Through Equity—Minded High—Impact Practices: A Multimodal Systematic Review

Authors: Jillian Ives, Joni Falk, Brian Drayton
Content Areas: Engineering, Math, Research/Evaluation, Science, Technology

3.

Including Neurodiversity in Computational Thinking

Authors: Jodi Asbell-Clarke, Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki, John Voiklis, Bennett Attaway, Jena Barchas-Lichtenstein, Teon Edwards, Erin Bardar, Tara Robillard, Kelly Paulson, Shuchi Grover, Maya Israel4 Fengfeng Ke, David Weintrop
Content Areas: Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Out of School, Technology, Research/Evaluation

4.

“So, we kind of started from scratch, no pun intended”: What can students learn from designing games?

Authors: Gillian Puttick, Michael Cassidy, Eli Tucker-Raymond, G.M. Triano, C. Harteveld
Content Areas: Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Out of School, Research/Evaluation, Science, Technology

5.

Embodied Physics: Utilizing dance resources for learning and engagement in STEM

Authors: Folashadé Solomon, Dionne Champion, Mariah Steele & Tracey Wright
Content Areas: Math, Out of School, Research/Evaluation

TERC Video Library

We invite you to view short 3-minute videos showcasing TERC’s innovative work aimed at broadening participation and inspiring all learners to engage in high quality STEM learning experiences.

Or start with the top 3 most viewed videos of 2024!

Math and Computational Thinking Through 3D Making

Authors: Jennifer Knudsen, Ken Rafanan, Elise Levin-Güracar

Content Areas: Math, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, PD, Technology

The Story Behind Storytelling Math

Authors: Marlene Kliman, Grace Lin, Alyssa Mitto Pusey

Content Areas: Math, Out of School

Climate Equity - A Community of Teachers Build and Share Their Wisdom of Practice

Authors: Annie Sussman, Gilly Puttick, Brian Drayton, Folashadé Solomon

Content Areas: Science, PD