NeoTrie VR: new geometry in virtual reality
Although mathematics is described as the “queen of science”, by many pupils and adults it is perceived as a difficult and boring subject. Most pupils are quickly discouraged and feel that they are unable to understand or learn it. Therefore, it is...
STEM, new trends and pedagogy of the (near) future
Why STEM? In the United States the first changes seen in school occurred after President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001, later updated under the Obama legislation in 2015. The focus is now on a new method of student training in...
Bringing space science closer to schools
Photo credits: ESA/ID&Sense/ONiRiXEL Scientix is an active supporter of the annual World Space Week campaign and this year it was a great pleasure to see the number of activities carried out to raise awareness about space science. For Scientix, it is important to...
“FROM SCHOOL OF CRISIS TO DISTINGUISHED”: HOW ONE SCHOOL CONTINUES TO DEFEAT THE ODDS
Despite conditions that would work against a small rural school in an impoverish area of rural Kentucky, Fairway Elementary School has managed to excel in its accountability measures. This study used a mixed-methods approach with data collected through interviews and...
