Formative Assessments
Formative assessments. That’s the answer to questions like, “What can I do to increase student achievement?” or “How can I improve my classroom instruction?” when
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Easy Recipes for Busy Teachers
“What is for dinner?” The question that I hate most. That’s the one. Especially after a long day of answering a million questions and making
Engagement Strategies for the Classroom
I was talking with a friend the other day about how sometimes things that may seem like old news or obvious to one teacher could
Back-to-School Toolkit for Secondary Teachers
The first few days of the school year are the most crucial for a successful year. We have all heard how important it is to
Resources for Teaching Geometry
Does your school district provide teachers with adequate resources for teaching Geometry? Do they provide a textbook to use as a teaching resource? I did
End of Year Teacher Fun
End of Year Teacher Fun Teacher Superlative Awards I just looked through the school calendar, the student play schedule, the baseball schedule, and the swim
Keys to a Perfect Observation
Okay, okay. Perfect is a strong word, but since that is what we teachers like to strive for, let’s go for it! Through my experience,
The Efficient Classroom: Procedures
Procedures and routines are the keys to a well-run, efficient classroom. They are the oil that makes the gears work smoothly. When classroom procedures are
Eight Free Ways to Build Classroom Community
Community is defined as a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. As students in my Geometry