6-8 Middle School
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in grades 6-8.
Using AI to Encourage Productive Struggle in Math
Students ‘don’t need an answer, they need help with the process,’ and combining ChatGPT with Wolfram Alpha is one way to guide them through it.6 Foundational Ways to Scaffold Student Learning
A collection of evidence-backed tips to help students cross the bridge from confusion to clarity.17 Brain Breaks Tailored for High Schoolers
As high school students navigate more rigorous academic tasks and denser curricular material, the occasional 3-to-5-minute break delivers a wide range of benefits.4.4kScaffolding for Experienced English Language Learners
In higher grades, multilingual students need to develop a grasp of academic English. Here’s how to help them acquire the skills they need.21.5k3 Fun Activities to Teach Algebraic Expressions
Playing games can be a great way to practice or review skills related to algebraic expressions.518Guiding Students to Overcome the ‘Cringe’ of Reading Aloud
Many students dislike reading aloud because they lack confidence in their abilities, but it’s never too late to improve fluency.135Making Space for Native Languages in Newcomer Classrooms
When English language learners are given consistent opportunities to practice their home languages in class, their English proficiency flourishes—along with their sense of belonging and identity.8.1kHow Metacognition Can Improve Learning Outcomes
Teachers can empower students to recognize their strengths by offering them activities that guide them to reflect on their learning.417A Daily Practice That Students Can Use for Self-Regulation
Knowing what makes them feel grounded can help students—and teachers—regain their calm during times of extreme stress.31.1kExplaining the Symbiotic Relationship Between Reading and Writing
Students who understand how reading relates to writing and vice versa can develop into better writers.2914How to Engage Students the Moment They Enter the Classroom
Openers matter and set the tone for the lesson that follows. Here’s how to start strong when you need to.12.8k7 Zones Every Middle School Classroom Should Have
Setting up and organizing a classroom environment with more intention can help maximize the space for student engagement—and learning.3.1kIs it Time to Drop ‘Finding the Main Idea’ and Teach Reading in a New Way?
Some schools are changing the way they teach reading—based on research that shows background knowledge is more critical to comprehension than general skills like ‘finding the main idea.’54.7kThe Case Against Zeros in Grading
Teachers can rethink their grading practices to make them more mathematically fair for students and allow for redemption for a missed assignment.32.4k8 Strategies to Improve Participation in Your Virtual Classroom
Educators share their best synchronous and asynchronous strategies to boost student participation during online learning.50.4k