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  Recently, I’ve been noticing how frequently AI appears in classrooms and learning apps . It’s exciting, a little overwhelming, and definitely something worth talking about. As a teacher, researcher, and lifelong learner, I keep asking myself , is AI really helping students, or is it making them too dependent? The Bright Side  But Still....... ?????????

 

  Let’s face it. Sometimes teaching feels like a tornado! Students can get distracted or zone out, but that’s where the 5E model comes to the rescue! This simple and effective framework turns any lesson into an engaging adventure: This simple and effective framework turns any lesson into an engaging adventure: Engage – Kick things off with a fun question or story that grabs their attention. Explore – Let students dive in with hands-on activities or group work, giving them the chance to play and discover. Explain – Help them connect the dots by guiding them through the key concepts. Elaborate – Challenge them with some deeper tasks that get those wheels turning! Evaluate – Check in on what they've learned in a friendly and supportive way no stress involved!  With the 5E model, lessons become exciting journeys, and trust me, it makes teaching a whole lot more fun for us too!

The table below presents a brief history of  instructional models that influenced the development of the contemporary BSCS 5E Instructional Model from the early 1900s to 1960s.

  The 5E model is a simple way to structure math lessons so students don’t just memorize formulas, but actually explore, question, and discover the beauty of mathematics.

Let’s be honest. Graphs on paper can feel flat and boring.  Students look at them and think, “So what?”  But when the graph moves and reacts instantly… boom! They’re hooked. That’s where graphing calculators come in.  Here’s why students and teachers love it : Change a number, and the whole graph moves right before their eyes. Try different equations, and patterns start to pop out. Mistakes don’t feel scary because they can fix and test things right away. With graphing calculators, algebra and functions suddenly make sense. It’s not just about memorizing formulas, it’s about seeing math in action. And for teachers? Graphing calculators make it easy to create interactive lessons where students explore, discover, and even teach themselves . If graphs used to make students groan, graphing calculators will turn those groans into “Whoa, that’s cool!”