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Since the term "standard" met the term "movement" well over ... Read more

Since the term "standard" met the term "movement" well over a decade ago, the phrase "what students should know and be able to do" has increasingly come to determine classroom practice. Now, fixed, absolute end-point measures dictate what we know about our students-grade level by grade level, subject area by subject area, school by school. Worse, our students have been backed into marginal, nonparticipatory roles in their own education: their voices no longer heard; their capacity to assess their knowledge no longer recognized. The Portfolio Standard provides an antidote to our current national mania for measuring, proposing instead that today's standard setters learn from the students they are so anxious to assess. Without our students' active participation in reflecting on their own learning, the authors argue, we are left with static, outdated, arbitrary notions of "what [our] students should know and be able to do." Without such active partnerships, our roles as teachers wither. This book, by contrast, offers thoughts, projects, and first-hand accounts of portfolio keeping in the voices of the keepers themselves. Minimize

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Henry of Eichenf ... Read more

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Henry of Eichenfels: Or, How a Child Learned to Know That There Is a God by Johann Christoph Schmid Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Details ISBN 0559553552 ISBN-13 9780559553554 Title Henry of Eichenfels: Or, How a Child Learned to Know That There Is a God Author Johann Christoph Schmid Format Hardcover Year 2008 Pages 148 Publisher BiblioLife Dimensions 9.2 in. x 0.4 in. x 6.1 in. About Us Grand Eagle Retail Minimize

How can you become an effective primary school teacher? Wha ... Read more

How can you become an effective primary school teacher? What do you need to be able to do? What do you need to know? Flexible, effective and creative primary school teachers require subject knowledge, an understanding of their pupils and how they learn, a range of strategies for managing behaviour and organising environments for learning, and the ability to respond to dynamic classroom situations. This second edition of Learning to Teach in the Primary School, fully updated since the introduction of the QTS standards, provides valuable support to trainee teachers during both the taught component and the school placement element of their initial teacher education course. It provides an accessible and engaging introduction to teaching and learning that every student teacher needs to acquire in order to gain Qualified Teacher Status, as well as the underlying theory. Written by experts in primary school teaching, this edition is divided into 37 units each covering essential concepts and skills, including: approaching planning understanding early years practice NEW assessment for learning e-learning NEW inclusive approaches personalised learning and pupil voice NEW research and further qualifications NEW responding to ethnic diversity and gender differences teaching modern foreign languages NEW the professional standards of teaching working with others. Each unit offers a range of learning activities for trainee teachers in the form of tasks. Masters Level challenges – new to this edition – and annotated lists of further reading are provided for those who want to explore topics in more detail. This comprehensive textbook is essential reading for all students training to be primary school teachers, including those on undergraduate teacher training courses (BEd, BA with QTS, BSc with QTS), postgraduate teacher training courses (PGCE, SCITT), and employment-based teacher training courses (GTP, RTP, Teach First), plus those studying Education Studies. Minimize

Who Knows Math?™ Electronic Quiz Game  Engaging video game ... Read more

Who Knows Math?™ Electronic Quiz Game  Engaging video game format and game show sounds make math fun for even your most reluctant learners! Fast–paced game play focuses on advancing math skills.  Targets number sense and operations, measurement, time, money and geometry—you dial in the category Engages students with fun sound effects, positive feedback, and a high–energy question announcer—great for auditory learners! Features yes/no, true/false, and A/B multiple–choice questions that are answered through the remote controls Durable plastic game pod includes volume control, 4 tethered remotes and 4 headphone jacks Game pod measures 8"L x 8"W x 3"H and requires 3AA batteries or adapter (LER 6989, not included) For 2–4 players Grades 1–4 Minimize

Games constitute a wonderful tool for engaging learners and ... Read more

Games constitute a wonderful tool for engaging learners and reinforcing learning.This is a practical and entertaining introduction to using games and structured learning activities in training. It is the first book to combine gaming rationale, hands-on advice and sample games. Susan El-Shamy begins with an overview of the benefits of using games, touches on the learning psychology foundations of game playing, describes the most common types of games, and provides guidelines for choosing games appropriate for given objectives.She offers seasoned advice on how to set up and conduct games and on how to assess their effectiveness. She concludes with suggestions on how to adapt existing games and activities to new purposes and, beyond that, on how the reader can create and design his or her own games.The book includes a resource list of commercially available games and related Web sites.Susan El-Shamy admirably succeeds in demonstrating how games promote serious learning in adult training. If you are new to games, this book will allay your concerns about using them. If you are a veteran user of games, here are new ideas, including an introduction to e-games. All readers will appreciate the Ultimate Training Games Assessment form for evaluating games and as a guide to creating their own. Minimize

After more than 30 years of teaching, Pat Barrett Dragan in ... Read more

After more than 30 years of teaching, Pat Barrett Dragan indeed knows everything needed to teach the first year of school. And she can teach you, too, with this step-by-step guide to creating a smoothly functioning, literacy-rich primary classroom. Dragan has virtually opened her file drawers and rounded up every detail to get you off to a good start with the three Rs and more. Even veteran teachers or teachers changing grade levels will find loads of helpful information-forms, checklists, activities, copyright-free poems, and reproducibles-all forming a substantive resource bible to keep handy for reference. Most important, Dragan highlights the best teaching and learning strategies culled from years of teaching and studying with the experts. Read Dragan and learn how to: Bond with your new class and create a happy and cohesive classroom community. Help your children develop organizational skills and self control. Inveigle, wangle, and keep children's attention to help them learn. Teach them to have confidence they can read--on the first day of school. Ensure that they learn to read and write well, whatever your reading program. Draw on their innate curiosity to develop their math and problem-solving skills. Use children's photos and artwork to help them practice reading and writing. Integrate children's literature and the arts into all curriculum areas. Work with English language learners and children having little help at home. As Dragan demonstrates, perhaps the most effective strategy for successful teaching is to infuse the school day with joyful learning throughout that magical first year. Minimize

It has been recognized since the 1980s that literacy begins ... Read more

It has been recognized since the 1980s that literacy begins to develop a long time before formal schooling begins. In today's literate environment, children start learning to read much as they learn to speak, through playful print interactions with their parents, older siblings, or other adults, beginning in year one. A sharp debate about the best approach to developing early childhood literacy is now brewing between reading instruction experts, who tend to advocate direct instruction of skills, and preschool educators, who know that preschoolers learn best through play. This book provides a model for action that may help to settle the debate.Interactions that involve the printed word occur spontaneously between young children and adults in the context of daily life activities. This is true, to a greater or lesser degree, in essentially all socioeconomic and cultural environments. Recognizing the critical importance of the early years for the development of literacy, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the International Reading Association (IRA) formulated, in 1998, a joint position statement regarding early literacy. That statement included a set of general recommendations for teaching practice. But following the Bush administration's No Child Left Behind legislation of January 2002, and the establishment of the Reading First and Early Reading First programs, early childhood educators are now under heavy pressure to be more specific and to issue standards, or shared expectations, for the literacy development of all children below kindergarten age.Utilizing the actual experiences of six preschool children, The Secret of Natural Readers documents the process of reading development through stories of their early years. The author discusses the implications of natural reading development and its feasibility among preschoolers from different segments of the population. She also spells out, for parents and early childhood teachers, critical information on how preschool children should learn to read. Minimize

Did you know that the best bordeaux now comes from Paris? C ... Read more

Did you know that the best bordeaux now comes from Paris? Coloured like fine wine, this eye-catching luxury backgammon board comes from the cultivated craftsmen of Hector Saxe - and it's available only at GammonVillage. Rich, bordeaux-hued suede and golden brass fittings on a light-bodied wooden case set the flavour ofmagisterial quality. And the warm, inlaid leather surface beckons you to match that with your gameplay. Cream and burgundy points on black are home to the smoothly-finished mother-of-pearl checkers. Glide yours across a seamless, lively playing field while opponents are distracted by sumptuous textures and slightly bitter notes of impending defeat. The best thing is that you can endlessly savour this heirloom-quality backgammon and it still gets better with age. So unlock the brass clasps and let it breathe. But be careful. The taste of victory is highly addictive... Backgammon Set Dimensions: Open Length: 28 3/8in., Open Width: 20 3/8in. Open Height: 1 3/8in., Closed Length: 14in., Closed Width: 20 3/8in., Closed Height: 2 3/4in., Minimize

When the coolest kid in the class drops by David's house af ... Read more

When the coolest kid in the class drops by David's house after school, David is worried about how popular, zany Ruben Plotnick will react upon meeting unpredictable Grandma Rosie. Will he make fun of her to his classmates? Will he imitate her whispery voice? What will he do if Grandma Rosie suddenly wants to dance? To his surprise, and relief, David learns that although Ruben may be a joker, he has an instant rapport with Grandma Rosie and accepts her odd behavior. In fact, when Grandma Rosie calls out, "Nate, let's waltz!" Ruben gallantly and proudly dances around the kitchen with her. This heartwarming story of senility and school-age embarrassment reveals the importance of looking beneath the surface to really get to know someone. By accepting Grandma with all of her quirks, Ruben shows that he has a warm heart and can be a true friend. Minimize

They're irreverent, irrepressible, and downright irresistib ... Read more

They're irreverent, irrepressible, and downright irresistible. They're the Muppets! -- starring in their first full-length movie. See how their meteoric rise to fame and fortune began: with a rainbow, a song ... and a Frog. After a fateful meeting with a big-time talent agent, Kermit the Frog heads for Hollywood dreaming of showbiz. Along the way, Fozzie Bear, the Great Gonzo, and the dazzling Miss Piggy join him in hopes of becoming film stars too. But all bets are off when Kermit falls into the clutches of Doc Hopper (Charles Durning), a fast-food mogul seeking to promote his French-fried frog-leg franchise! 7" x 5" Film Cell Clips Special Edition FramedThe film strip portrayed in the image above is only an example of the film cells you may receive. Please note, the cells may vary from piece to piece because they are hand selected from reels of film. This item contains clips of film, an image portraying the movie(s), artist(s) or character(s) and a stunning descriptive plaque. These elements have been double mounted and placed within a beautiful black wood frame. Each item comes with an official © Trend Setters Ltd. certificate stating its authenticity. Minimize

A writer's notebook is an essential springboard for the pie ... Read more

A writer's notebook is an essential springboard for the pieces that will later be crafted in writers' workshop. It is here that students brainstorm topics, play with leads and endings, tweak a new revision strategy, or test out a genre for the first time. In Notebook Know-How, Aimee Buckner provides the tools teachers need to make writers' notebooks an integral part of their writing programs. She also addresses many of the questions teachers ask when they start using notebooks with their students, including: How do I launch the notebook? What mini-lessons can be used throughout the year to help students become more skilled in keeping notebooks?How do I help students who are stuck in writing ruts with notebooks? How do I help students use their learning from notebooks for other writing? How do I organize notebooks so that the design is flexible, yet still allows students to access information easily?How can writers' notebooks help students become better readers? How do I assess notebooks?This compact guide is packed with lessons, tips, and samples of student writing to help teachers make the most of writers' notebooks, without sacrificing time needed for the rest of the literacy curriculum. In fact, Notebook Know-How shows how smart and focused use of writers' notebooks enhances and deepens literacy learning in both reading and writing for students in grades 3–8. Minimize

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Defusing the Ang ... Read more

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Defusing the Angry Patron: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians by Rhea Joyce Rubin Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New How do libraries deal with angry comments on their websites, blogs, or social networks? Does having a security staff actually help defuse angry users? How can library staff members best respond to frustrated users who get angry in a chat reference setting?Here, renowned library consultant Rhea Ru Minimize

Woodland Scenics WS 1401 WS 1401 Subterrain How-To Video Se ... Read more

Woodland Scenics WS 1401 WS 1401 Subterrain How-To Video See how to easily build a model railroad layout in five easy steps with the revolutionary SubTerrain Lightweight Layout System. 58 minutes. Made with the Best Quality Material with your child in mind. Top Quality Children s Item. SKU: SPWS3540 Minimize

Help children learn to read facial expressions and identify ... Read more

Help children learn to read facial expressions and identify different emotions with these playful games and activities. Includes: 32 photo cards with suggested activities and lessons on the back 4 activity cards with practical extensions for using photos Minimize

Factor Frenzy Find out how well you know your multiplicatio ... Read more

Factor Frenzy Find out how well you know your multiplication and division tables! Exciting, fast-paced game show action keeps you on your toes as you try to be the first to ring in with the correct answer! Three games and two levels of difficulty challenge players' skills. Answer wrong and you lose points. The player with the most points and correct answers at the end of the game wins! Four headphone jacks for quiet play headphones sold seperately. Requires 3 AA batteries, not included. For 2–4 players.   Ages 7-12 Creative Child Magazine, Seal of Excellence Award (2004)Essence Magazine, Top Educational Toys (2004)Toy Wishes Magazine, Top Educational Toy (2004 holiday issue)ToyTips.com Tested & Approved ToyHomeschool.com, Top Educational Toys of 2004National Parenting Center Seal of Approval (2004)Parent's choice Approved Award (2004) Minimize

This fun book is a perfect stocking stuffer, the perfect bo ... Read more

This fun book is a perfect stocking stuffer, the perfect book to take to Paris to use for a scavenger hunt, and perfect for the armchair traveler who loves trivia. There are more than 400 multiple-choice questions, by arrondissement, ranging from obscure lore to facts about well-known buildings, streets, and statues with fascinating and often humorous histories.Here’s a sample:What color are all the illuminated signs on the Champs-ƒlys?es?A) BlueB) GreenC) WhiteC: They are required to be white. Advertisers and merchants must conform to the decision of uniformity taken in the interest of aesthetics. Even McDonald’s had to swap its yellow M for a white one, making it the only exception in the world. Only pharmacies are allowed to break the rule.In 1836 the ƒglise Saint-Cosme was demolished to make room on the boulevard Saint-Michel. The construction unearthed remains from an old cemetery adjoining the church. What was peculiar about it?A) It was an animal cemeteryB) It was a cemetery for clergyC) It was a cemetery for hunchbacksC: The church and its cemetery were located between the rue Racine and the rue des ƒcoles, on the current site of the Gibert bookstore. Using the shape of the remains (most of the exhumed spinal columns were curved and presented malformations), it was deduced that it was a cemetery for hunchbacks. Minimize

YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC is the first publication to cover e ... Read more

YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC is the first publication to cover every situation a Master of Ceremonies at a wedding might find themselves involved. An instant classic since its release in June 2000, this easy-to-read handbook is now into its 5th printing and has been updated and expanded each time. Whether you are the bride and grooms friend or someone with practiced communication skills who wants a fabulous week-end job, YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC will give you heaps of confidence plus an uncomplicated structure that ensures you look good, sound right and still keep the bride and groom as the star of their show.Complete documents you can use immediately include run sheets, checklists, word-for-word introductions on how to welcome the guests and bridal party, plus stacks of information on how to perform the important speeches, toasts, announcements & introductions to speakers including a thank you after they have finished.A list of great one-liners & telegrams, audience games, advice on ethnic receptions, how to handle external entertainers, acting techniques to help deal with nerves and even guidance on fees and setting up an MC business are all comprehensively covered in this essential guide. With this unique paperback, MC of the Year Pete Miller has created a system to make MCing a wedding an entirely stress-free affair. This straight-forward structure is clearly outlined in this practical book that guarantees the Master of Ceremonies will keep the reception running smoothly, keep the guests entertained and give the Bride and Groom lots of time with their guests. Filled with great cartoons and lots of humour, this book will make you a confident and thoroughly professional wedding MC. Pete Millers method is used by all the leading MCs across the world to help everyone be thoroughly organised and still really enjoy the event. This unique book gives you word for word instructions, announcements and toasts, tasteful selection of one-liners and telegrams, acting techniques to help deal with nerves, audience games, advice on fees and how to work as an MC and Compere, checklists and much, much more. YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC (Everything you need to know as a Master of Ceremonies to ensure the reception runs like clockwork) by Pete Miller is an entertaining, practical and accessible guide to emceeing weddings aimed at a broad range of potentially interested parties from the general public, in the form of astute family and friends of the intended, to professional speakers and venue managers. The chapter headings are succinct and well indexed with every detail of the MC s role covered as well as information on wedding formats, draft speeches, toasts, hints for working with other wedding professionals such as coordinators, and the MC s fee arrangements. The text of the work is interspersed with humorous cartoons, amusing quotes from children about love and memorable MC quotes and tips. YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC also contains testimonials from venues and married couples. Its thorough approach, generous use of insider knowledge and warm tone should make this a timeless and appealing publication across the intended target audience. Minimize

Writing teachers across the United States struggle daily wi ... Read more

Writing teachers across the United States struggle daily with the question of how to assist students who speak what has been variously termed Ebonics, Black English, and African American English. How can these teachers help such students negotiate the differences between how they speak and how mainstream culture expects them to write?In _A Teacher's Introduction to African American English: What a Writing Teacher Should Know_, Teresa M. Redd and Karen Schuster Webb explain not only what African American English (AAE) is, but also what role it may play in students' mastery of Standard Written English. Designed especially for writing teachers, this volume is a concise, coherent, and current source that summarizes the major schools of thought about AAE--without polemics or unnecessary jargon--so that readers can draw their own conclusions about AAE and understand how it might influence teaching and learning. Citing leading scholars in the field, the authors explain how AAE differs from other varieties of English, how it developed, how it might influence students' ability to write Standard English, and how AAE speakers can learn to write Standard English more effectively. Minimize

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author The Lost Provinc ... Read more

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author The Lost Provinces: How Vansittart Came Back to France (1898) by Louis Tracy Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Details ISBN 0548652201 ISBN-13 9780548652206 Title The Lost Provinces: How Vansittart Came Back to France (1898) Author Louis Tracy Format Paperback Year 2007 Pages 444 Publisher Kessinger Publishing Dimensions 6 in. x 1 in. x 9 in. About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your reading an Minimize

They're irreverent, irrepressible, and downright irresistib ... Read more

They're irreverent, irrepressible, and downright irresistible. They're the Muppets! -- starring in their first full-length movie. See how their meteoric rise to fame and fortune began: with a rainbow, a song ... and a Frog. After a fateful meeting with a big-time talent agent, Kermit the Frog heads for Hollywood dreaming of showbiz. Along the way, Fozzie Bear, the Great Gonzo, and the dazzling Miss Piggy join him in hopes of becoming film stars too. But all bets are off when Kermit falls into the clutches of Doc Hopper (Charles Durning), a fast-food mogul seeking to promote his French-fried frog-leg franchise! 7" x 5" Film Cell Clips Special Edition FramedThe film strip portrayed in the image above is only an example of the film cells you may receive. Please note, the cells may vary from piece to piece because they are hand selected from reels of film. This item contains clips of film, an image portraying the movie(s), artist(s) or character(s) and a stunning descriptive plaque. These elements have been double mounted and placed within a beautiful black wood frame. Each item comes with an official © Trend Setters Ltd. certificate stating its authenticity. Minimize

Part of the new Knowledge Essentials series, Third Grade Su ... Read more

Part of the new Knowledge Essentials series, Third Grade Success shows you how to enrich your child’s classroom learning and take an active role in your third grader’s education by exploring:  What your third grader is learning at school and the educational standards to expect in math, language arts, science, and social studiesYour child’s learning style—visual, auditory, or kinesthetic—and how it affects the way your child learns and processes informationHundreds of easy-to-do activities designed to help your child meet specific learning requirementsEnvironmental learning sections that identify learning opportunities in the everyday worldMethods and checklists to assess your child’s academic progressInformation on how teachers evaluate performance--portfolios, rubrics, test scores, and other tools of the tradeRecommendations of age-appropriate books and software that will enhance learning Minimize

Curiosity stirs the soul of every human. Who has not wonder ... Read more

Curiosity stirs the soul of every human. Who has not wondered about how the human body works? Can a person drink too much water? How does gravity make things fall? Why do sunflowers always face the sun. What about a man flying with wings? How big would those wings have to be? How tall can a human grow? Why are tennis balls fuzzy? What happens to the white when snow melts? What does Einstein's famous equation really mean? Why can't we invent a time machine? Do aliens live among us? What is heavy water? Why is it quiet after a snowfall? Why do dogs drool? How risky is driving a car? Mysteries lurk in our house, our body, the outdoors, in the heavens, and the universe. Over 250 "I always wondered about that" questions and answers are in this book. Larry Scheckel has taught high school science for over 38 years and writes a weekly science column for the local newspaper. Known as Mr. Science, Larry Scheckel has given science presentations to thousands of children and adults across the United States. He has been a "full house" presenter at conventions and science seminars. Mr. Science has thrilled audiences for over 35 years with amazing science demonstrations to audiences from kindergarten to adults. Browse the contents of this book and enjoy an entertaining and thoughtful look at how our world works. Discover the secrets of life's most baffling mysteries. Minimize

Revealing true stories about kids who have made paleo-disco ... Read more

Revealing true stories about kids who have made paleo-discoveries and providing young readers with the tools necessary to make the next big discovery, this book shows kids how to collect, clean, and study fossil samples in order to develop and further their own research interests. Examples from the fossil record and the laboratory help to answer questions raised by bones and by movies about dinosaurs, such as Could a Velociraptor really open a door? Covering actual field and lab techniques, methods for developing scientific theories, information about summer dig programs, ways to incorporate fossils into classwork at school, and plans for a future in science, this book provides aspiring scientists with applicable and educational research tools. From figuring out whether a sample is an authentic dinosaur specimen to reading about discoveries made by other young paleontologists, kids learn how to become active contributors to the field of dino-study. Entertaining and realistic, this book includes cautions about safety, mentorship, and permission. Minimize

From the polished brass name plate you'll know this is an a ... Read more

From the polished brass name plate you'll know this is an authentic Hector Saxe luxury backgammon set. But there are other clues; the smoothly indented mother of pearl chips fit beautifully between finger and thumb as you usher them to safety, the purr of the dice rolling over the padded felt with precision-painted tips, the sparkling massif brass clasps... Of course, owning this magnificent board isn't all about the look and feel. There's your pride to consider. Owning a new Hector Saxe puts you at the front of a long line of serious gammoners. This exquisite backgammon board was days in the making in the Bastille region of Paris, under steady, expert hands - so it will last years in yours. And those classic parlour colours will keep it stylish through decades of lucky wins and long friendships. Backgammon Set Dimensions: Open Length: 28 3/8in., Open Width: 20 3/8in. Open Height: 1 3/8in., Closed Length: 14in., Closed Width: 20 3/8in., Closed Height: 2 3/4in., Minimize

Everybody knows how toddlers love their toads, so croak it ... Read more

Everybody knows how toddlers love their toads, so croak it out with the Fergie Frog with Sound Rocking Toy. Complete with fun hidden activities like rattles in his toes, this hoppin' frog makes play time ponderific. Babies love finding the four shaped buttons, each one activating an original song that teaches letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and more. All this fun is finished with tons of comfort and safety features like a padded seat, a natural wooden base, and easy-grip wooden handles. Ready, set, ribbit! Requires two AA batteries (not included). Minimize

Games constitute a wonderful tool for engaging learners and ... Read more

Games constitute a wonderful tool for engaging learners and reinforcing learning.This is a practical and entertaining introduction to using games and structured learning activities in training. It is the first book to combine gaming rationale, hands-on advice and sample games. Susan El-Shamy begins with an overview of the benefits of using games, touches on the learning psychology foundations of game playing, describes the most common types of games, and provides guidelines for choosing games appropriate for given objectives.She offers seasoned advice on how to set up and conduct games and on how to assess their effectiveness. She concludes with suggestions on how to adapt existing games and activities to new purposes and, beyond that, on how the reader can create and design his or her own games.The book includes a resource list of commercially available games and related Web sites.Susan El-Shamy admirably succeeds in demonstrating how games promote serious learning in adult training. If you are new to games, this book will allay your concerns about using them. If you are a veteran user of games, here are new ideas, including an introduction to e-games. All readers will appreciate the Ultimate Training Games Assessment form for evaluating games and as a guide to creating their own. Minimize

What does formative assessment look like, and when should I ... Read more

What does formative assessment look like, and when should I use it? What kind of planning does it require, and what kinds of data does it generate? How will formative assessment improve my teaching and help my students succeed in a standards-based environment? How does it relate to my application of multiple intelligences theory, to differentiated instruction, and to everything else I m already doing in my classroom?In this volume, author Laura Greenstein has gathered what you really need to know in order to make formative assessment a seamless part of your everyday practice. Emphasizing formative assessment application in secondary schools but applicable to teachers of all grade levels and all subject areas, this book provides* Straightforward answers to teachers most frequently asked questions* Dozens of strategies for measuring student understanding and diagnosing learning needs before, during, and after instruction* Illustrations of formative assessment across the content areas, from math to language arts to science to social studies to health and physical education* Guidance on making data-informed instructional adjustments* Sample templates for organizing assessment data to track both whole-class and individual progress toward identified goals* Case studies to illustrate effective and ineffective formative assessment and deepen your understandingIf you re looking to take formative assessment from theory to practice and from practice to genuine learning improvement this is the place to begin. Minimize

You're teaching 5th grade this year. What do you need to kn ... Read more

You're teaching 5th grade this year. What do you need to know?In this book, experienced elementary educator Mike Anderson reviews fifth graders' common developmental characteristics and shows you how to give these preteens challenging, engaging opportunities that integrate their rapidly expanding cognitive abilities with their great enthusiasm for working with peers. In clear, plain writing peppered with classroom stories and examples from his own classrooms, he shares practical know-how on topics such as:arranging a circle, desks, and tables; choosing and storing supplies; scheduling a child-centered day and teaching daily routines; planning special projects and field trips that maximize learning and build community; and understanding the special concerns of fith graders' parents and finding the best ways to communicate with them.Part of the What Every Teacher Needs to Know K-5 series. Minimize