Make Test Prep Meaningful!
…better understanding of the structure of a multiple-choice question. I encourage them to use test-specific language such as, “according to the text…” and “all of the following are true except…”….
…better understanding of the structure of a multiple-choice question. I encourage them to use test-specific language such as, “according to the text…” and “all of the following are true except…”….
Is homework effective? Educators seem to be evenly split on this question. Some insist that homework is essential because students need to review and practice skills at home. Others argue…
…It’s best not to allow students to select their own partners because you need to pair students of similar abilities. If your class is set up in cooperative learning teams,…
…you have a Smartboard, hook up a Wii and do some Just Dance or Mario Kart Olympics. 3. Aliesha Maddy: We used to play Jump the River. You use two…
…How Effective is Whole Class Scoot? Scoot sounds fun and educational because kids are up and moving while they learn. But when you begin to analyze the whole class version…
…for each seat you will need the following materials: 5-gallon bucket About 16” square fabric of your choice (I used fleece because it doesn’t fray, it’s kind of stretchy, and…
…tests when compared to children with low levels of self-regulation. Some researchers even see the inability to self-regulate as the root cause of the economic achievement gap. Self-regulation takes energy….
…transitions and bingo … your kids will be bouncing off the walls. Ponder these truths. Kids open their books slowly because we never take time to teach them to open…
…found the speeding tickets on TeachersPayTeachers. Emma Farrell – Sometimes if they know there is a fun activity at the end, they tend to rush. I like to use a…
…the dollar store! We used two packs of 24 cups per table. Students were also required to present their idea(s), data, and final solution to the problem in their own…
…the rewards of the smiles will be worth it. Use humor in the classroom. I think humor is one of the best ways to build community in the classroom, and…
If you use cooperative learning in your classroom, you might have questions about the most effective way to form teams and when you should begin to seat your students in…
