Are your students motivated to learn the lesson content? Consider ways to encourage intrinsic motivation to ensure deeper learning. An important factor in the learning process is possessing the motivation to learn. A 2016 Gallup Student Poll of 5th- through 12th- grade students from almost 3,000 schools in the U.S. and Canada discovered that the proportion … Continue reading Empower Student Learning through Intrinsic Motivation
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Principles of Microeconomics: Explain Error
When students make a common mistake in answering a question in our Principles of Microeconomics software, the program's artificial intelligence pinpoints their exact error and provides detailed feedback to correct the mistake. The software not only tells students what they got wrong, but why they're wrong—letting students immediately fix their errors before committing them to memory. This … Continue reading Principles of Microeconomics: Explain Error
Sensor data collection for class projects
Collect data with sensors for classroom exploration. Involving students in the first step of the data collection process promotes engagement and interest. It's hard to collect accurate data in the real world. Students must learn to be aware of different variables that impact readings and to harness their critical thinking skills to troubleshoot often. Raspberry Pi … Continue reading Sensor data collection for class projects
2 videos to kill math intimidation
Students fear failure and, too often, math. What are two things that can help? 1. A mastery-based approach to learning The word “mastery” gets thrown around a lot, but it’s not just a word to us at Hawkes Learning; it’s the core of what we do. This type of learning ensures students with different skill sets understand … Continue reading 2 videos to kill math intimidation
One question that helps students critically think (and vote!)
What's your reasoning? After critically thinking about their choices, Americans cast their votes today. (We hope!) There's a lot of misinformation out there. If students better understand sound arguments and reasoning, they can dissect the logic—or lack thereof—behind the daily barrage of candidates' speeches, social media posts, videos, and commercials. Such abilities are important today … Continue reading One question that helps students critically think (and vote!)
Reminder! Wyzant tutoring available for students
As a reminder, Hawkes Learning has partnered with Wyzant's tutoring service to give students another option for help. Students who use Hawkes materials receive a FREE $40 voucher on their first lesson for one-to-one instruction with coupon code HAWKES40. Students can compare qualifications, hourly rates, and reviews to find the right expert for them. Collaborate with tutors in Wyzant's … Continue reading Reminder! Wyzant tutoring available for students
