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Welcome to BrainSTEM

Resources for students to become resilient learners.
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Keep Students in STEM with Advanced Practices from Brain Science and Mindset Research

Brain Science

You have the power to grow your intelligence through sustained effort, practice, and conquering achievable challenges.

Growth Mindset

Some of the most important research of our time is the fact that our intelligence is not fixed. We can all grow our intelligence through critical feedback, effort, and embracing failure.

Mindfulness

A number of studies have shown the link between mindfulness and neuroplasticity. Mindfulness can rewire how you think and feel about everyday situations.

Case Studies

Mindset and character are at the core of our daily lives. Learn how people are defying the odds to lead full and rewarding lives despite the obstacles they face.

Books

We don't have all the answers, so we compiled some amazing resources to help you along the way.

Mathematics Curriculum

Lessons, class activities, manipulative's and technology resources for secondary mathematics teachers.

Brain Science

Brain Science and Learning

The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.

– Socrates

The past several years have seen an explosion in brain science research. Until recently, most of us believed that our brains were hard-wired at birth. We used to think that our brains were static and unchangeable. But now, we know this isn’t actually true. Today, we understand that we can change our intelligence and abilities; these are not fixed traits. Your brain possesses an exceptional Neuroplastic ability, which is the ability of the brain to reorganize its pathways, build new connections and, sometimes, even develop new neurons throughout your entire life.

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Teaching Mindfulness to Students

Teaching Mindfulness

Everything is created twice, first in the mind and then in reality.

– Robin S. Sharma

A common misconception about mindfulness is that it is only for followers of the Buddha that are seeking enlightenment. While the Buddha did teach mindfulness as a spiritual practice, meditation is really in the end, just a practice. Many religions do incorporate meditation into their doctrine or philosophy, people all over the world observe moments of silence, and many of us find a quiet place to sit and reflect for a few moments. All of these are moments of mindfulness and meditation.

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Mindset

The Learning Mindset

You’re in charge of your mind. You can help it grow by using it in the right way.

– Carol Dweck

How you respond to challenges or setbacks is largely determined by your mindset. Your mindset is comprised of an established set of beliefs or attitudes about yourself and your abilities. What do you think about your intelligence, your talents, your personality? Are these traits that can be improved or changed through hard work and perseverance, or are they set for life? These closely held beliefs about our most basic personal qualities determine our approach to sports, education, and achievement.

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#STEMtistics

36%
Of Americans admit to often saying they can't do math

30%
Of Americans would rather clean the bathroom than solve a math problem

58%
Of Millennials have poor skills in solving problems with technology

37%
Of help-wanted ads in the largest U.S. metro areas require STEM knowledge and skills

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