Critical Thinking
Whether via classroom discussions, analysis of written text, higher-order questioning, or other strategies, learn and share ways to help students go deeper with their thinking.
2 Ways to Encourage Reflection on Math Concepts
Open-ended questions guide students to participate and to think mathematically, which cements their learning.395
On the Advantages of Paper Notebooks
Screen-free note-taking can help students learn how to organize their thoughts—and make assessing learning easier for teachers.3.2k
How a Simple Presentation Framework Helps Students Learn
Explaining concepts to their peers helps students shore up their content knowledge and improve their communication skills.1.7k
How to Provide Less Structure for Independent Reading
Developing independent readers means nurturing the conditions for passion and independent thinking to flourish.1.9k
Why Students Should Write in All Subjects
Writing improves learning by consolidating information in long-term memory, researchers explain. Plus, five engaging writing activities to use in all subjects.14.1k
How to Use Interleaving to Foster Deeper Learning
Used strategically, interleaving challenges students to learn in smart, adaptive ways instead of relying on too much rote learning and muscle memory.625
Using Morning Messages to Start the Day in Distance Learning
The morning message is a popular way to help elementary students transition into school—and it can be adapted for home learning.15.1k
Cultivating Number Sense Among Middle and High School Students
The ability to make an educated guess is an important skill that develops with practice.472
How to Foster Metacognitive Skills for Independent Learning
Giving students tools to explore how they think and learn can be a powerful way to deepen understanding and build self-sufficiency—in the classroom and beyond.1.8k
The Mistake-Friendly Classroom
Learning from mistakes is crucial for growth. Here are a few ways teachers can prepare to take advantage of them.833
How to Facilitate Remote Socratic Seminars
Disciplined conversation about texts deepens students’ understanding—and builds a sense of community during distance learning.2.1k
5 Activities to Get Kids Writing in Every Subject
Research demonstrates that writing can boost learning in almost any content area, including math, science, and social studies.2.3k
How to Engage Students in Historical Thinking Using Everyday Objects
Asking students to examine their own possessions from the perspective of a historian in the future helps them sharpens their analytical skills.3.2k
Games Can Have a Powerful Impact on Learning
A conversation between the writers of two new books on using games across the curriculum to promote social and emotional learning and civics skills.843
Want Students to Master Literary Analysis? Try Starting With a Vocabulary Lesson
Unless they understand words such as ‘symbolize’ and ‘connote,’ it’s difficult for students to analyze literature well.2.8k