Assistant Teacher Attempts to Engage a Disengaged Student Mini Simulation

This mini-simulation is designed for non-licensed staff or newer teachers looking to practice engaging a disengaged student. In this simulation, you assist in a fifth-grade classroom during a math lesson on fractions. The lead teacher, Ms. Johnson, explains adding fractions with different denominators. You notice that one of the students, Lily, is not paying attention. […]

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Supporting Student Identities

These simulations are designed to be a safe environment for applying critical and creative thinking to real-world challenges. There is not necessarily a best choice for each decision you will face. This is intended to prompt your thinking about what you would actually want to do beyond the constraints of the simulation. We encourage you […]

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Empowering STEM Educators

In this simulation, you are the STEM Integration Coordinator and 8th Grade Math Teacher at Stonehenge Middle School, where STEM performance continues to sag. A shift in community demographics has average class sizes exceeding 34 students, and teachers are spending more remedial time with struggling students. Top students are transferring to more progressive private schools. […]

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Academic Dishonesty Mini Simulation

During a major exam, you notice one of your top-performing students glancing at another student’s screen multiple times. Upon closer observation, you confirm that they are copying answers. This student has never been caught cheating before and has always been an exemplary student. When confronted, they break down and explain that they have been under […]

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