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The holiday season is just around the corner, which, for many, means foregoing the crowded malls and shopping online. But did you know that you can support your favorite charities while shopping online? When you shop at popular online retailer Amazon,…

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Add this to your list of reasons to ban “I’m not a math person” and similar excuses in your classroom. A 2012 study shows that for predicting growth in math achievement, motivation and study habits matter more than IQ. The…

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It’s the turkey time of year again! It’s never too early to start thinking about Thanksgiving. “Thanksgiving Turkey” by tuchodi is licensed under CC by 2.0. As you start your preparations for a house full of people (or not) or…

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Our blog, covering everything from research-based classroom best practices to fun math activities to try at home, has amassed a following since launching in March of this year. Now, we are making it even easier to keep up to date…

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A study released last month shows that higher expectations of teachers correlate to later academic success of students. The longitudinal study, ” The Power of the Pygmalion Effect: Teacher Expectations Strongly Predict College Completion ,” from the Center for American Progress…

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Barbara Mullen, Implementation Coordinator at Reasoning Mind, graduated from Northern Illinois University in Journalism and Public Relations, received a Master’s in Special Education at Quincy University, and her Ph.D in Special Education and Organizational Leadership from Capella University. Barbara spent the last seven years studying special…

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Failing almost never feels like a positive experience. But the way we react to failure can dramatically impact our ability to learn and how well we do on future tasks. According to research by social psychologist Carol Dweck, students who…

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How often do you think about algebra? A new study will examine if asking students to write about linear relationships they see outside of the classroom will translate to deeper understanding of algebraic concepts. How do you relate equations to daily…

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“Common Exclamations for 400: Two word phrase that communicates her university pride.” The North Texas office surprised Executive Director Diedre Douglas with a celebration for her eight years of service with Reasoning Mind last week. In addition to a Diedre-centered…

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A recent survey of educators provided some interesting insights into the teaching experience. Researchers from the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education surveyed 310 educators about their chief concerns about the future of the teaching profession and what they…

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