Educational Articles For Educators
How to Successfully Write Constructed-Response Essays
Strategies to help your students prepare for writing an extended constructed response (ECR) during standardized testing.
Why You Should Use Book Reports
Students tend to feel a certain way about book reports. Either they really enjoy them - or they really don’t enjoy them. However, research shows that students who take the time to write about what they read become better readers.
Beyond the Test Score: Understanding Assessment Barriers for Students
Assessment formats play a pivotal role in student performance, often overshadowing their true knowledge. Delving into the intricacies of memory, recall, and recognition, this post sheds light on the unseen barriers many students face. By understanding and adapting test designs, educators can bridge the gap, ensuring every student's abilities are accurately represented.
12 Attention-Grabbing Ways To Begin Your Lesson
We all have our go-to ways to start a lesson in our classroom. I rounded up my top 12 ways to get students' attention as you start your lesson.
Power Standards - What They Are And How To Use Them
Using Power Standards is a great way to determine the most important standards for your classroom. Read more about them in today's post!
Straightforward Ways To Build Authentic Relationships With Students
The relationships I built outlasted the lessons I learned, and I believe the same is true of students today. Kids will try for teachers they like.