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- Formative Assessment
How to Create Highly Effective, Discussion-Worthy Multiple-Choice Questions
Well-written multiple-choice items can deepen thinking and learning, rather than simply challenging students to recall basic facts.Your content has been saved!
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How Do I Carve Out Time for What I Need to Do as a Leader?
Administrators can take an intentional pause to ensure that most of their time is spent being proactive rather than reactive.Your content has been saved!
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Low-Lift Elementary Classroom Routines That Get Students Ready to Learn
Teachers can foster a healthy classroom culture with these easy-to-plan activities that spark thinking, sharing, and engagement.Your content has been saved!
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A Simple Game to Teach Effective Storytelling
The surrealist Exquisite Corpse game can help high schoolers playfully explore how structure and character impact stories.299Your content has been saved!
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Igniting Student Curiosity in Math and Science Lessons
By giving students the opportunity to wonder and generate questions, teachers can boost engagement and strengthen problem-solving skills.249Your content has been saved!
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How Number Lines Can Boost Mathematical Understanding
From fractions and decimals to distance and time, the humble-but-versatile number line can deepen students’ understanding of key mathematical concepts.757Your content has been saved!
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Unlocking Effortful Thinking by Asking the Right Questions
By crafting a line of questioning around precisely what they want students thinking about, teachers create opportunities for students to process—and better retain—key content.Your content has been saved!
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How to Avoid Rushing—a Pitfall for Even the Most Experienced Teachers
There are always too many standards to meet and assignments to grade. These strategies can help you reject haste in favor of care and clarity. - Special Education
Helping High School Students With Accommodations Plan for the Transition to College
Teachers and parents can work together to help students develop independence and strengthen key skills needed to meet college expectations.356Your content has been saved!
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Establishing an Effective Co-Teaching Relationship
Successful co-teachers build their partnership on trust by establishing clear roles and making time to plan together.615Your content has been saved!
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