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T/F: Timed Tests Cause Math Anxiety?
Questions about math and anxiety have been on the uptick recently. Over at Filling the…
How to Stop Cheating: An Awkward Debate
Despite promising early research, current findings suggest that “moral reminders” don’t prevent cheating. Alas: the “replication crisis” continues… Continue reading
Using and Misusing Averages: The Benefits of Music?
The “10 Minute Rule” tells us that people can’t pay attention to something for longer…
Live Theater Boosts Student Knowledge and Tolerance
Question: What’s the most potentially misleading kind of research? Answer: Research that supports a position…
Teenagers, Hormones, and Other Stubborn Myths
There’s a short video about adolescence making the rounds on social media. The video offers…
The Best Length of Time for a Class
I met yesterday with several thoughtful teachers who had resonant questions about education research. How…
Is It Time to Re-Re-Think Mindset Research?
Despite lots of mindset doubts, we have good reasons — and recent research — that show how mindset interventions can help students learn. Continue reading
Can Quick Exercise Breaks Energize Young Students?
According to recent research, quick exercise breaks don’t distract younger students and do improve their mood. Continue reading
Does Hands-On Learning Benefit Science Students?
In a recent study, hands-on learning and other inquiry strategies did not help 4th graders master science concepts. The reason? Working memory limitations. Continue reading
Research on Note-Taking: A Teachable Skill
Over at the Cult of Pedagogy, Jennifer Gonzalez has a FANTASTIC post summarizing lots of…