STEM Scopes Teacher Support Concepts

The video tutorial introduces STEMscopes, a curriculum resource for science teachers in CCISD. It guides teachers on logging in, setting up student accounts, creating activity buckets, and exploring resources. Teachers learn to assign interactive activities and manage student access, ensuring students can engage with the material both in class and at home.

What is the primary purpose of STEM Scopes as introduced in the video?

• To provide a new grading system for science teachers

• To offer a curriculum resource for science teachers

• To serve as a platform for student-teacher communication

• To replace traditional textbooks in science classes

What should a teacher do if they did not receive the email invitation to join STEM Scopes?

• Ignore it and wait for the next year

• Contact their curriculum coordinator

• Ask a colleague for their login details

• Create a new account independently

What is the first step in setting up a student login for STEM Scopes?

• Register each student individually

• Set a password for all students

• Create a new email account for each student

• Download the STEM Scopes app

What is the purpose of creating a 'bucket' in STEM Scopes?

• To store student grades

• To organize interactive activities for students

• To manage teacher schedules

• To save lesson plans

Where can teachers find the curriculum and resources in STEM Scopes?

• In the 'Settings' menu

• By clicking the 'STEM Scopes' button

• In the 'Student Activities' tab

• Under the 'Teacher Dashboard' section

What type of resources can teachers find under each scope in STEM Scopes?

• Homework assignments

• Only interactive games

• Teacher resources and interactive activities

• Student grades and attendance

What is a preassessment in STEM Scopes?

• A group activity for students

• A final exam for the course

• A short quiz to assess prior knowledge

• A detailed project for students

What should teachers do if interactive games are not working on their computers?

• Ignore the issue and move on

• Restart the computer

• Contact the STEM Scopes support team

• Update or have a technician update Flash

How can students access the activities assigned to them in STEM Scopes?

• By logging into the student dashboard and accessing the shared bucket

• By searching for each activity individually

• By asking the teacher for printed copies

• By downloading them from the internet

Why is it important to create different buckets for struggling students?

• To provide them with additional resources to catch up

• To separate them from the rest of the class

• To give them more challenging tasks

• To track their attendance separately