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Inquiry-Based Math

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October 11, 2023 Embracing Spooktacular STEM in the Classroom

The month of October is a unique time of year. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the eerie and unusual. Children dress up in absurd costumes…

Science
April 5, 2023 Making Room for Science in a Busy Classroom

Some time ago during an educational Q&A, Van Andel Institutes’ Chief Scientific Officer – Dr. Peter Jones – was asked why it’s…

Women in STEM
March 15, 2023 Excellent Books for Celebrating Women in STEM

I’ve written before about the incredible contributions women have made to STEM throughout history. It would be an understatement to say that our world…

Math Resources
January 25, 2023 Utilizing Math Resources to Build Inquiry and Conceptual Understanding

Do you ever find yourself searching the web, trying to locate that ideal math resource? You know, the one…

lend a hand
November 16, 2022 Lending a Hand this Holiday Season

Thanksgiving has always been known as the season of gratitude. It’s a chance to slow down, relax, and appreciate the many things in life that…

October 14, 2022 The Essential Questions of STEM Learning

We do a lot of work with STEM learning at VAI. Nearly every day, groups of students join us virtually or in-person to learn about…

September 30, 2022 Using Inquiry to Drive the Learning Process

When most of us hear “inquiry-based learning” we tend to think it requires a complete overhaul of the work we are currently doing.…

September 14, 2022 Engaging Authentically with Math

“I’m not a math person.” How many times have we heard someone say this? Or, maybe we ourselves have mumbled this in our…