Algebra allows you to go past memorizing answers to specific problems to solve TYPES of problems. 7 Gen Blocks lets you create types of problems, games or instruction with minimal coding.
AnnMaria De Mars
TL;DR – Being specific is a necessary but not sufficient condition for prompts for AI. Including examples in your prompts can work wonders. Now, read on. Let me tell you about one of the worst math games I ever saw. It was used in an alternative high school program for […]
What AI Can Do: Writing Useful Math Word Problems
Over the past few years, we have interviewed hundreds of teachers, principals, after-school staff and other experts in education – 100% cited maintaining student attention as a challenge. Across the classes we observed and teachers we interviewed, from Title I schools, from 15-50% of students were not turning in their […]
Warm-up Games and a Math-in-Music Lesson
1 Recently, I was on the Professor Game podcast and was asked if I had one piece of advice for someone who was going to make educational games. I said,
Test your game early and often with actual students and teachers. None of us are nearly as good as we think we are at guessing what students will find engaging to play or difficult to learn.
Change the game ! Co-Design with Teachers and Students
If you know even a little bit about coding, you can make educational games with 7 Gen Blocks. Get in on our private beta now
Making Educational Games with 7 Gen Blocks – Who, what, ...
Why are some internship programs unsuccessful, despite clear needs in the community for youth employment and a sincere desire to provide experience on the part of employers? Soft skills are only part of the story We often hear that youth need to learn “soft skills” , now re-branded as “professional […]
Successful Youth Internships Have the 4 Shoulds
Get our bilingual games free through March 30th (at least) learn more in my unfinished blog post
Free Bilingual Games Teaching Math & History
Fact: Most educational games are not very effective because good education is not cheap and easy. Here are a few aspects of an effective math game.
Why GOOD educational games take time and money
How does 7 Gen Blocks enable us to serve overlooked communities and improve math education at the same time? Dr. De Mars, 7 Generation Games president, has the answers.
Coding for Good with 7 Gen Blocks
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This is the first in a multi-lesson unit designed to assess student mathematics proficiency by playing games that teach about Indigenous cultures that have embedded math problems. It also requires students to create their own math activities and math problems.
Math Assessment and Indigenous Cultures
1 starting the new year, a newlywed couple, a founder starting up a company or an athlete working with a new coach, the secret to your success is the same - relationships.