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4th grade science: productive classroom discourse

4th grade science: productive classroom discourse

A 4th grade science class is engaged in a lesson about erosion and implementing an instructional strategy that supports evidence-based discourse. This lesson is the culminating activity in the unit.

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7th grade science: productive classroom discourse

7th grade science: productive classroom discourse

A 7th grade science class is engaged in a lesson about the structure/function of human body parts and implementing an instructional strategy that supports evidence-based discourse. This lesson is one of the initial activities in the unit.

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  • Loyola CSME Science and Math Resources - Emergency School Closures

    Hi all science and math teachers. We at CSME understand the challenges you are up against in these unprecedented times. We have curated a list of resources to aid in student learning during school closures. It is built on the principles of high-quality NGSS and CCSS instruction. It is not an exhaustive list of resources that students can use for at-home learning. It is a living document and we will be adding to it. If you have any questions or suggestions for this list, please send them jjacobi@luc.edu.
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  • Loyola University Chicago Receives $1 Million Professional Learning Partnership Grant

    The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will support Loyola's Center for Science and Math Education's implementation of new middle grade science curriculum in Chicago Public Schools.
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  • The Learning Forward Journal

    We're thrilled to have our work featured in this month's Learning Forward Journal, The Learning Professional! Interested in learning more about our Math and Science Connections Project? Read about it beginning on p. 36. Thank you to all who made this project an incredible learning experience!
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  • NCTM 2019

    Making the Argument: How connecting mathematics and science practices can improve student discourse. - NCTM 2019 Julie Jacobi and Karin Lange shared strategies for using the Standards for Mathematical Practice and Science and Engineering Practices to facilitate rich student discussions in math and science.
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  • NCSM 2019

    CSME’s Karin Lange led a presentation as part of NCSM’s 2019 Annual Conference in San Diego engaging math leaders from across the country to think critically about creating positive error climates in mathematics classrooms. Lange’s presentation compared and contrasted the way that teachers and researchers talk about developing a classroom climate that supports the use of mathematical errors for learning. Participants left with actions steps to implement in their own district.
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  • Sarah Pierce: Staff Member of the Year

    Sarah Pierce, Science Instructional Coach at the Center for Science and Math Education, was named Loyola's Staff Member of the Year for 2018. Over the past year, she fostered the mission of the University and demonstrated ambassadorship, exceptional leadership, and superior service to the Loyola community.