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AERA 2017 Poster: Teaching and Learning Algebraic Thinking Across the Middle Grades Using PhET Interactive Simulations
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Objectives: This project aims to develop an integration of resources, models, and tools that overcome the tendency for superficial use of computer simulations and enable more mathematics…
CAREER: From Research to Meta-Research to Practice - The Development of an Educational Learning Environment Framework for School Algebra
Poster
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Mathematics
This project advances the understanding of teaching and learning of…
Closing the Math Achievement Gap for English Language Learners: Technology Resources for Pre-algebra
Poster
Middle School
Achievement
Algebra
Multilingual Learners
Mathematics
Technology
Carole…
Gateways to Algebraic Motivation, Engagement and Success (GAMES): Supporting and Assessing Fraction Proficiency with Game-Based, Mobile Applications and Devices
Poster
Middle School
Mathematics
Michael Evans
Gaming Spotlight
http://ltrg.centers.vt.…
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Dear Colleagues,
It has been a busy spring for CADRE and the DRK-12 community who have been working hard on dissemination and outreach efforts. Representatives from DRK-12 projects have been spreading the word about…
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Dear Colleagues,
The current pandemic is making it impossible to ignore the health, economic, and educational disparities in our country. At the same time, current education research has been greatly impacted—through…
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Greetings from CADRE
Dear Colleagues,
Summer is coming to an end, and CADRE is planning the 2010 DR K-12 PI meeting. Scheduled for Dec. 1-3 in D.C., we are trying hard to incorporate evaluation findings, advisors’…
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Dear Colleagues,
A recent budget memo outlines US priorities for research and development (R&D) in fiscal year 2025, emphasizing a range of sectors including artificial intelligence, economic competitiveness, social…
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Dear Colleagues,
Happy summertime!
Some of you may be engaged in professional development with teachers, others may be analyzing data, and still others might be taking a well-deserved break or vacation. This month’s…
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The Using Math Pathways & Pitfalls to Promote Algebra Readiness project aims to create and test student activities and professional development that specifically target key…
Poster
Middle School
Mathematics
Project CARe’s goal is to explore how new technologies create a path into algebra that allows students to build algebraic…
An Architecture of Intensification: Building a Comprehensive Program for Struggling Students in Double-period Algebra Classes
Poster
High School
Mathematics
Technology
James Lynn
Martin Gartzman
James Pellegrino…
Poster
Middle School
Mathematics
Gerald Kulm
Gaming Spotlight
http://kate.tamu.edu/index.…
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Dear Colleagues,
To close out November, we are excited to share a new product, developed in collaboration with DRK-12 awardees, which offers practical design guidelines for online and blended professional…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month we are featuring DRK-12 projects with a focus on STEM pathways. Though there may not be consensus of what constitutes a STEM job, we might all agree that educational…
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Greetings from CADRE
Dear Colleagues,
There is a lot to share since we last saw you at the November DR K-12 PI Meeting. We have been pulling together resources that we expect will be interesting and hopefully valuable to…
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Dear Colleagues,
CADRE introduces our new report, Classroom-Based STEM Assessment: Contemporary Issues and Perspectives. This report highlights the latest insights from DRK-12 program-funded research and underscores the…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month's Spotlight on Games in STEM Education showcases innovative research into the role of gaming as a powerful tool to boost engagement and learning in STEM classrooms. Two blog posts featured in…
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Purpose of Study: Comparison plays a critical role in the cognitive process (Goldstone, Day, & Son, 2010; Kotovsky & Genterner, 1996), and supports effective learning of…
CAREER: Investigating Changes in Students' Prior Mathematical Reasoning: An Exploration of Backward Transfer Effects in School Algebra
Poster
Middle School
High School
Mathematics
Curriculum
The main issue our project addresses is how students' reasoning about…
Poster
Elementary School
Middle School
Mathematics
Technology
Daniel Scher
Steve…
An Architecture of Intensification: Building a Comprehensive Program for Struggling Students in Double-period Algebra Classes
Poster
High School
Mathematics
Alison Castro-SuperfineSusan GoldmanLinda Chaput
James Lynn…
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Dear Colleagues,
This newsletter highlights the work of DRK-12 projects, particularly those developing products for the practice of scientific modeling and several mathematics projects featured in an AERA…
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Dear Colleagues,
The 2019 DRK-12 grants have been awarded, and new projects are beginning. Welcome to all the new members of the CADRE community! We send a special congratulations to former CADRE Fellows Camillia Matuk and…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month, we are preparing to launch a new iteration of CADRE. Meet our team and learn more about our new initiatives. We are also revising some of our existing programs, such as our CADRE Fellows and…
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Dear Colleagues,
Thank you to those who have completed the survey we recently sent to gather information about DRK-12 projects. The majority of results are aggregated, but we have also collected information about DRK-12…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month’s Spotlight on Algebra Education in DRK-12 features projects focused on the connections between teaching practices, student reasoning, and the effectiveness of interventions. The projects…
Poster
Middle School
Mathematics
Jodi Davenport
Yvonne Kao
Alma Ramirez
Poster
High School
Mathematics
Assessment
Broadening Participation
Curriculum
We are studying the implementation and…
Poster
Pre-Kindergarten
Elementary School
Mathematics
This study uses an RCT design to test the effectiveness of a Grades K-2 early algebra…
Examining Different Curricular Approaches and Their Impact on High-school Students' Understanding of Algebra: Phase 1 - Studying the Intended Curriculum
Poster
High School
Mathematics
Mary Ann Huntley
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Dear Colleagues:
While it isn't completely clear how the new presidency will impact education policy, schools, and students, those of us in the DR K-12 community will continue to research how to help children learn. And…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month's Spotlight focuses on improving science and mathematics education in rural America. Though rural areas differ, they often share similar assets (e.g., community orientation) that can…
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Dear Colleagues,
The National Academies report, Call to Action for Science Education: Building Opportunity for the Future, calls on communities across our nation to provide time, materials, and resources to support…
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Dear Colleagues,
Happy New Year! As we look at our plans for 2023—including the CADRE Learning Series, CADRE Fellows program, 2023 DRK-12 PI Meeting, new outreach, topical groups, and more—we are excited to continue…
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Dear Colleagues,
A new National Science Board brief on the science and engineering landscape asks, “How can we ensure U.S. leadership in critical and emerging technologies and a robust STEM workforce?” (NSB, 2004).…
Poster
High School
Mathematics
Broadening Participation
Classroom Practice
Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Professional Development…
Poster
Middle School
High School
Mathematics
We investigate teacher beliefs about discourses employed with equation solving and the challenges…
Poster
Elementary School
Middle School
Mathematics
Daniel Scher
Steve Rasmussen
Newsletter
Dear Colleagues:
All our appreciation goes to June's DR K-12 PI Meeting participants. In this issue, we highlight some of the information, ideas, and resources that came out of your good work and conversation at the…
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Dear Colleagues,
Many of you may be thinking about your next NSF DRK-12 proposal submission now that the deadline (November 13, 2019) is less than five months away. This newsletter contains several articles that may…
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Dear Colleagues,
With over 500 registrants, the 2021 DRK-12 PI Meeting was our largest meeting ever! Aspiring, new, and experienced DRK-12 awardees, NSF staff, and guests came together to share research, discuss critical…
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Dear Colleagues,
NSF receives many Design and Development proposals but fewer DRK-12 proposals for Exploratory projects. This month we're featuring a Spotlight on Exploratory Research, where in addition to highlighting…
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Dear Colleagues,
We have several opportunities to add to your summer calendar. First, we invite you to bring your questions about submitting a proposal in response to the DRK-12 solicitation to the upcoming office hours…
Teaching and Learning Algebraic Thinking Across the Middle Grades: A Research-based Approach Using PhET Interactive Simulations
Poster
Middle School
High School
Mathematics
Katherine Perkins
2016 PI Arcade
Understanding How Integrated Computational Thinking, Engineering Design, and Mathematics Can Help Students Solve Scientific and Technical Problems in Career Technical Education
Poster
High School
Computer Science
Engineering
Mathematics
Science
Technology
Broadening Participation…
Poster
Middle School
High School
Mathematics
How do we design small meaningful suggestions for instructional improvement that are easy to…
Poster
Elementary School
Middle School
Mathematics
Maria Blanton
Eric Knuth
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Dear Colleagues:
If you haven't heard, we lost a very well respected NSF colleague, Dr. Janice Earle, who was program director for many of us over several decades. We and others had wonderful professional relationships…
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Dear Colleagues,
We are saddened to share the news that Julio Lopez-Ferrao passed away on March 25. Julio had been a DRK-12 program officer since the inception of the program, and was CADRE's first program officer. He…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month we’re featuring DRK-12 CAREER awardees. The next deadline for CAREER proposal submissions is July 26. We encourage you to explore resources in our NSF Proposal Toolkit if you are considering…
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Dear Colleagues,
As we welcome the spring season, we also welcome a new group of DRK-12 awardees. Congratulations to the recent CAREER and RAPID award winners!
Our newsletter is full of information and resources for you,…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month’s Spotlight on Social Studies and STEM Integration showcases how educators and researchers are melding history, geography, economics, and civics with STEM to support real-world applications,…
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Dear Colleagues:
With spring almost here and preparation for conferences underway, we are all thinking more about dissemination strategies. Let us help you! Send us a quick update on your project with an accompanying link…
Poster
Middle School
High School
Mathematics
Assessment
Classroom Practice
Curriculum
Disciplinary Content…
Poster
Elementary School
Mathematics
This project explores how children in grades K-2 understand visual representations of algebraic concepts. For instance,…
Examining Different Curricular Approaches and Their Impact on High-school Students' Understanding of Algebra: Phase 1 - Studying the Intended Curriculum
Poster
Mathematics
Mary Ann Huntley
Maria Terrell
Poster
Middle School
Mathematics
Jodi Davenport
Yvonne Kao
Alma Ramirez
Newsletter
Dear Colleagues:
We've begun summer with a lot of enthusiasm about the coming year. Please save the date of June 1-3, 2016 for the DR K-12 PI Meeting to take place in Washington, D.C. On the basis of your evaluations of…
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Dear Colleagues,
October was National Disabilities Awareness Month, and December 3 is International Day of Disabled Persons. So this month, CADRE is featuring DRK-12 projects studying STEM education for children and…
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Dear Colleagues,
The CADRE Fellows nominations are open! Please spread the word about this professional growth opportunity for early career researchers. Applications are due October 8, 2020.
Schools are back in session.…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month, we’re taking a pause from our standard articles to reflect on 2021, highlight resources and information that the DRK-12 community found most compelling, and invite you to revisit those that you…
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Dear Colleagues,
As we end 2023, we want to thank all of you who shared your research and what you’re learning about preK-12 STEM education (e.g., through project Spotlights, the DRK-12 PI Meeting, and the assessment…
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Dear Colleagues:
The CADRE team wishes you a productive professional year in 2015!
In the fall, we welcomed the newest cohort of Fellows to the CADRE community. They are an exceptional group of early career researchers and…
Poster
Elementary School
DRK-12
Algebra
Mathematics
Meixia Ding
Early Career…
CAREER: Investigating Changes in Students' Prior Mathematical Reasoning: An Exploration of Backward Transfer Effects in School Algebra
Poster
High School
Mathematics
This project examines how instructional activities involving quadratic functions influence students’ prior ways of reasoning…
Poster
Mathematics
E. Paul Goldenberg
June Mark
Deborah Spencer
Poster
Elementary School
Mathematics
Eric Knuth
Ana Stephens
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Dear Colleagues,
We've heard! CADRE has been awarded a grant to continue serving the DRK-12 program and its awardees for another two years. Here's what we know. We will continue to share news and resources with you…
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Dear Colleagues,
In 2018, NSF and IES released a companion to the Common Guidelines which identifies principles to help education stakeholders design and report reproducibility and replication studies in the…
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Greetings from CADRE
Dear Colleagues,
With the December PI meeting behind us, we are now planning some follow-up support for grantees who participated in special interest groups and job-alike groups. We are organizing…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month’s Spotlight on Research and Practice Partnerships highlights current DRK-12 project work and the pivotal role of partnerships in advancing our understanding of effective teaching and learning…
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Dear Colleagues,
Last week, NSF announced significant changes to preK–12 funding with the launch of the NSF STEM K–12 program and solicitation. DRK–12 will no longer accept proposals. (Read our full article below.)
New…