Cristina Zepeda
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Metacognitive-driven “exit tickets” could improve high school math performance, unlock STEM pathways
By Jennifer Kiilerich More than 60 percent of American students aged 12-18 are interested in a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, according to a 2023 Walton Family Foundation survey. On the road to a life in STEM, proficiency in high school math has been identified by researchers as… Read MoreMar 6, 2025
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Vanderbilt University professor awarded grant to boost student motivation with innovative metacognitive approach
Could unlocking metacognitive skills be the key to math motivation in middle school? Teachers across the globe face the same challenge – how to make math not just bearable, but exciting. Research shows that in middle school, motivation for math in students starts to decline. But at the same time,… Read MoreFeb 12, 2024