When students struggle in math, we often think it’s because they haven’t mastered their facts. But what if there’s no such thing as a “math fact?”
Graphic organizers and worksheets seem similar. But there are some key differences that make graphic organizers better suited to hands-on learning.
With self-paced learning, you don’t value speed, you value mastery. So instead of scaffolding rigor I’m going to scaffold the time students are given.
If there’s one thing that teachers and administrators can agree on, it’s that everybody wins when student behavior improves.
The Sieve of Eratosthenes helps students have fun finding patterns in the numbers up to 100. And there’s always another layer for any age to uncover.
Authentic learning ensures that students learn content that has value outside the classroom. Students learn more when they can see such connections.
Lesson plans aren’t just to fill time. A good lesson is like a story. It has an engaging opening, a purposeful middle, and a clarifying end.
Teachers who build relationships get better results. To improve behavior management, motivation, or achievement, students must know you’re on their side.
Jeremy Reich, project coordinator for Future Ready Schools NJ, spoke with us recently about student-centered learning and the importance of teacher mentors.
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