2019 Education Research Highlights; As Teen Stress Increases, Teachers Look for Answers; Teaching Students to Give Peer Feedback |

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December 11, 2019
Catch up on research that can impact your classroom.
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2019 Education Research Highlights

Does doodling boost learning? Do attendance awards work? Do boys and girls process math the same way? Here's a look at the big questions that researchers tackled this year.



Teaching students about coping strategies can help.
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As Teen Stress Increases, Teachers Look for Answers

Seventy percent of teens say stress is a major problem. Research backs that up—and teachers are beginning to offer solutions.



A surprisingly common problem
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What Teachers Should Know About Dysgraphia

Students with dysgraphia have an unexpected difficulty with spelling and writing skills. Here are the red flags to look for, and ways to support these students.



Ways to make peer feedback focused and meaningful
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Teaching Students to Give Peer Feedback

Giving their classmates feedback on writing is a complex skill for students to master, but it can be taught with scaffolded modeling.



Four digital activities that engage students in science
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The Value of Digital Tools in Science Classes

Digital learning experiences can be used to mirror the work of real scientists, boosting students' engagement and learning outcomes.





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