Is memorization a challenge for your students? Whether it’s memorizing facts for a test, vocabulary for language arts, or math formulas, these simple memory techniques can make all the difference! With these proven techniques, mastering facts, sequences, or concepts becomes easier and more enjoyable. By applying these strategies, students can improve their recall and confidently …
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Aug 05
5 Choice Boards with Free Templates
Units of study that allow students to choose tasks are a great way to differentiate instruction. Activities are placed on graphic organizers called choice boards for students to select. Tasks may be organized based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, their complexity, learning styles, or multiple intelligences. Check out the handout for ways to organize your choice boards. …
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Feb 17
Strategies for Higher-Order Thinking Skills
Educational trends change almost yearly. One year ‘this method’ is the best thing ever invented. The following year ‘this method’ has lost its appeal, and a new idea is a must-try. However, the one trend that has remained constant year after year is higher-order thinking skills (HOTS). HOTS encourages learners to go far beyond the …
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Jul 30
Teaching Ideas to Promote Growth Mindset
Are you looking for ways to inspire students to have a growth mindset? You are in the right place. This post explains a growth mindset and provides several activities to help students obtain one. Psychologist Carol Dweck’s research gives us some interesting facts about the fixed versus growth mindset concept. With over 30 years of …
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