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Researchers combat AI hallucinations in math

The Hechinger Report

I also worry about teachers using ChatGPT and other generative AI models to write quizzes or lesson plans. The big question, of course, is whether these ChatGPT’s solutions help students learn math better than traditional teaching. It’s riskier when you’re asking students to learn directly from AI.

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Architect Dynamic Blended Learning Lessons with Your Adopted Curriculum

Catlin Tucker

Over time, you might wish to experiment, perhaps replacing the white sugar with brown for a deeper flavor, substituting almond flour for a friend who cannot eat gluten, or opting for a cream cheese frosting instead of the traditional buttercream for a friend who prefers it. This flexibility and freedom to tweak the recipe keep?

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PROOF POINTS: Many high school math teachers cobble together their own instructional materials from the internet and elsewhere, a survey finds

The Hechinger Report

Writing lesson plans has traditionally been a big part of a teacher’s job. Ideally, teachers are supposed to base their lessons on the textbooks, worksheets and digital materials that school leaders have spent a lot of time reviewing and selecting. But this doesn’t mean they should be starting from a blank slate.

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The science of catching up

The Hechinger Report

Research points to intensive daily tutoring as one of the most effective ways to help academically struggling children catch up. Education researchers have a particular kind of tutoring in mind, what they call “high-dosage” tutoring. The best results occur when tutoring takes place at school during the regular day.

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Kids are failing algebra. The solution? Slow down.

The Hechinger Report

I really don’t think that they’re growing,” said Brown, who’s also president of the National Tutoring Association. “I Teaching experts say that will mean slowing down to fill in knowledge gaps —detouring from lesson plans, adding extra periods for tutoring, and more. I think this is a lost school year for most kids.”.

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PROOF POINTS: Could more time in school help students after the pandemic?

The Hechinger Report

Devoting the extra time to a daily dose of tutoring seems most promising. But tutoring can work equally well even when the school day isn’t lengthened. What is clear is that using the extra time for just more hours or more days of traditional instruction doesn’t appear to achieve much. What you do with the time matters.

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When kids pick their ‘trusted adult,’ it pays off

The Hechinger Report

I tell our students, it’s like tutoring,” she says. “If If you need help in math, you go get a tutor. We’re kind of your tutors for mental health.” I tell our students, it’s like tutoring. If you need help in math, you go get a tutor. We’re kind of your tutors for mental health.”

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