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• Building the Base: Secondary Mathematics
• Building the Base: Secondary Science

WestEd's study of five innovative mathematics programs, funded by the Overdeck Family Foundation, finds the programs boosted confidence, enjoyment, and skill for both students and teachers. One program, NBA Math Hoops, is a basketball-themed board game where students solve math problems by drafting NBA and WNBA players for their basketball teams. 

Learning real-world science practices often requires students to take greater responsibility for their learning and put in more effort in the classroom. Read five strategies teachers can use to keep students interested and engaged.

The Pre-K Mathematics program earned the highest rating for effectiveness from the Institute of Education Sciences’ What Works Clearinghouse, which reviews evidence on education programs and interventions.

A recent study examined whether incorporating culturally and linguistically responsive text and images in math assessment improves student engagement. Read the findings and student reactions.

This practical guide offers strategies for out-of-school-time educators to provide engaging and inclusive STEM activities that support all youth, specifically emphasizing Indigenous and multilingual learners and learners with diverse physical abilities.

WestEd researchers were recently tasked with developing measurement instruments that more accurately and authentically represent core concepts of identity and belonging in Indigenous island communities in the United States. Find out what they learned.