Curiosity and Questions

Curiosity and Questions

In 1519, Ferdinand Magellan embarked on a daring voyage to circumnavigate the globe. His journey was driven by an insatiable curiosity to explore uncharted waters. This expedition ultimately expanded the boundaries of human knowledge and paved the way for future...
Productive Struggle: An Approach that Fosters Critical Thinking

Productive Struggle: An Approach that Fosters Critical Thinking

This guest post was written by Kristin Owens, Assistant Director of STEM area. Why is math class not the setting for most made-for-TV movies? Frankly, it is often lacking many of the elements we find most entertaining: suspense, drama, edge-of-your-seat action. TV...
AP Test Prep Assessment Items: A Quick How-To

AP Test Prep Assessment Items: A Quick How-To

AP exams can be daunting for students—and just as daunting for the teachers entrusted to effectively prep those students to succeed. However, these anxieties can be reduced by providing well-constructed test prep assessment items. Not only will students reap the...