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Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking in Science: A Teacher's Guide to NGSS Practice 5

Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking in Science: A Teacher's Guide to NGSS Practice 5

NGSS Practice 5 is the one most teachers skip, because it sounds like math class or computer class. It is neither. Here are the four components every science teacher should be able to name, plus a five-step method to embed all four into a unit you already teach.

Marie G MartinMarie G Martin·May 5, 2026
Why Simulation-Based Learning Is the Future of Science Education (And How to Start Tomorrow)

Why Simulation-Based Learning Is the Future of Science Education (And How to Start Tomorrow)

What simulation-based learning is, why it works for science education, and how to start using virtual labs and computational models in your classroom tomorrow. Research-backed strategies for K-12 science teachers.

Marie G MartinMarie G Martin·Apr 18, 2026
The 13 Questions Every Teacher Should Be Asking Right Now
Teaching Strategies

The 13 Questions Every Teacher Should Be Asking Right Now

From student engagement to AI integration, formative assessment to differentiated instruction. The questions that matter most in K-12 right now.

Marie G MartinMarie G Martin·Apr 10, 2026
The 14 Questions Every Teacher Should Be Asking Right Now
Teaching Strategies

The 14 Questions Every Teacher Should Be Asking Right Now

From student engagement to AI integration, formative assessment to differentiated instruction — the questions that matter most in K-12 education right now, with direct, research-backed answers.

Marie G MartinMarie G Martin·Apr 7, 2026
What Is Computational Thinking in STEM? A Practical Guide for Science Teachers

What Is Computational Thinking in STEM? A Practical Guide for Science Teachers

Computational thinking has four core skills that every science student needs. Recent research shows the most effective way to teach them is not a separate coding unit but through interactive simulations embedded in the science content you already teach.

·Mar 29, 2026
NGSS Performance Expectations, Systems Thinking, and Simulation-Based Learning: What Teachers Are Searching Right Now

NGSS Performance Expectations, Systems Thinking, and Simulation-Based Learning: What Teachers Are Searching Right Now

Teachers are searching for NGSS performance expectations, systems thinking, and simulation-based learning. Answered directly from the CAAASA conference.

Marie G MartinMarie G Martin·Mar 22, 2026
What Is STEM Education and How Do Simulations Transform Inquiry-Based Learning?

What Is STEM Education and How Do Simulations Transform Inquiry-Based Learning?

Marie G MartinMarie G Martin·Mar 11, 2026