Our projects and research shape the STEM education field by introducing innovative curricula and improving student access to STEM.
We support more than 60 active projects every year, and our high-quality, innovative research is based on the understanding that for STEM, real-world application matters. We inspire, motivate, and create life-long learners by helping students connect what they are taught in the classroom to the world around them.
These projects and our research are designed to encompass a wide range of subjects and disciplines within STEM education and teaching methods to expand accessibility for all eager minds. » Read more
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We are TERC.
Meet the forward-thinking people of TERC. We are home to nationally recognized leaders in education research and curriculum development, pursuing our mission under the insightful guidance of our Board of Directors. Our team members hold advanced degrees and include talented content experts, dedicated researchers, and enthusiastic mentors. We are comprised of people from diverse backgrounds who are passionate advocates for students, driven by a strong sense of social justice. Together we are inspiring the next generation of STEM experts and giving them the tools they need to succeed in the field. » Read more
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Windows on Earth is an educational project that features photographs taken by astronauts on the International Space Station.
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Science for Today and Tomorrow (SfTT) had three supplementary units in life science for grades 6-8.
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Articles include:
* Glossary Apps for Signing Science Exhibits
* Online or In-Person: The Power of Collaborative Conversations
* Debunking Math Myths Regarding Learning Differences, Difficulties, Disabilities
* Facebook or Instagram? Teens Explore Data About Technology Use
* STEM Sparks at TERC
Using three designs from recent research (fully randomized experiment, post-test only quasiexperimental design with comparison condition, and post-test with independent pre-test design), we discuss challenges and trade-offs related to feasibility, participant experience, alignment with research questions, and internal and external validity.
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The largest Video Showcase to date addresses the theme Innovations in STEM Education and encourages interaction, collaboration, networking, and public voting: May 13th-20th
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Model-based reasoning about energy: A fourth-grade case study, written by the Focus on Energy team, was one of three papers to win an NSTA Annual Research Worth Reading award from the National Association for Research in Science Teaching.
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