STEM is Elementary

Kids spring into the world STEM-ready. From birth, they are problem-solvers trying to make sense of the world around them. They’re fascinated with building things—and with taking things apart to see how they work. They constantly discover and […]

Problem-Solving or Solving Problems?

In both math and science, problem-solving is a critical skill. It is a process that students will use throughout their schooling, work life, and beyond. By developing problem-solving skills, our students not only learn how to tackle a math or […]

Defined Learning Adds Project Manager for Project-Based Learning

The new tool allows school district administrators and teachers to assign and assess student portfolios to measure growth over time. 

(CHICAGO, IL) April 11, 2018 —In an effort to support project-based learning, Defined Learning today announced […]

Integrating Ethics Into Your STEM Lessons

By Anne Jolly

Society and industry are driving the push for kids to be creative, innovate, solve problems, and develop solutions. One thing seems notably lacking —what about the impact of the solutions we come up with? Our ability to create, […]

How to Spark Student Interest in STEM

Tips for helping students understand STEM and how it connects to all subjects and careers. 

The STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) initiative has been gaining traction in the global workforce and classrooms for the past 10 years. The […]

Assessments that Improve STEM Success

By Anne Jolly

"Assessment should be deliberately designed to improve and educate student performance, not merely to audit as most school tests currently do."   

- Grant Wiggins

You’ve located and designed STEM lessons. You’ve guided your students […]

STEM, Maker Spaces, and Engaged Students

By Anne Jolly

Recharge your Students

It’s February, and I’ll bet students are bouncing into your classroom and chomping at the bit to jump into their lessons and assignments. They’re eagerly working as hard as they can. No doubt they stay on task […]