Plus, 7 Ways to Balance Joy With Rigor in Math Class
George Lucas Educational Foundation
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November 13, 2024

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Why Teachers Should Grade Less Frequently 

Excessive grading stresses out kids and teachers, stifles innovative teaching, and fails to deliver as a true measurement of learning.

7 Ways to Balance Joy With Rigor in Math Class 

A few straightforward shifts and strategies can help create math classrooms where even the most reticent learners find their footing.

4 Old Habits I Pruned From My Teaching Routine 

By reconsidering your teaching patterns—from how you grade to where students sit—you can remind yourself of the value of flexibility and trying new things.

10 Picture Books About Cooking That Promote Patience 

The characters in these colorful books learn the value of waiting in a fun and engaging way while preparing a special food.

Away With Formality: Breaking Grammar Rules in Order to Teach Them 

Traditional teaching practices often make grammar challenging and inaccessible for students, but stepping outside of the norm can make things more interesting.

Sparking Student Curiosity Through Nature Journaling 

Students can explore science concepts through an activity that encourages them to record their observations in thoughtful ways.

Building Students’ Prior Knowledge to Support Novel Reading 

Teachers can support students in reading novels by front-loading the contextual information they need to make sense of the story.

Using PBL to Teach SEL Skills 

Engaging project-based learning activities can provide avenues for new educators to teach students crucial social-emotional skills.

Question: What Changes to Your Assessments Should Other Teachers Consider? 

We’re gathering tips for the teachers in our community. If assessments are something you struggle with, check the comments.

Cultivating Trust by Playing Alphabet Improv video icon

A quick activity that makes space for middle school students to let down their guard and be vulnerable with each other primes them for learning.

[ THE RESEARCH IS IN ]
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