Teaching math in small groups allows me to really meet students where they are and help identify and bridge gaps in their math understanding. What I have found is that students' understanding in math will vary based on the mathematical concept being taught. Some students are really strong in place value but struggle with fractions. Some students understand multiplication and division but struggle ... Read More about An Easy Way to Level Students for Math Groups
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How to Teach Students to Set Data-Based Learning Goals
Do you teach your students how to use their data to set their own learning goals? If not, you should consider starting! This is one of the best ways to teach your kiddos how to take ownership of their learning goals. It’s one thing to master skills like highlighting, annotating, and discussing a text, but it’s something else to apply those skills on an assessment. I noticed time and again ... Read More about How to Teach Students to Set Data-Based Learning Goals
How to Teach Students to Write to Sources: Using Color-Coding to Analyze Writing Prompts
Do your students struggle to write content that actually follows the prompt? If so, you are not alone! It can be frustrating when students don’t comprehend the writing prompt, especially because the state tests are jam-packed with prompts that must be followed. In recent years, the Common Core writing standards have gotten laser-focused on writing to sources rather than process ... Read More about How to Teach Students to Write to Sources: Using Color-Coding to Analyze Writing Prompts
Benchmark Advance Assessments in Distance Learning
I recently polled teachers in my Benchmark Advance Planning, Organization, and Tips Facebook group to learn about how they are assessing students during distance learning. I asked teachers specifically about how they are assessing for Benchmark and if they were using the Benchmark Advance assessments. I found that some teachers are not giving the assessments at all, some are assigning ... Read More about Benchmark Advance Assessments in Distance Learning
4 Tips for Doing PBL During Distance Learning
During a regular year, it can be hard to find the time to fit in projects and project-based learning assignments. With this year being as difficult as it already is, making time for projects may be the last thing on your priority list, but it doesn't have to be a crazy and overwhelming thing! You can incorporate PBL even in a distance learning environment. Related: Fitting in Projects With ... Read More about 4 Tips for Doing PBL During Distance Learning
