âWhy go into something to test the waters ? Go into it to make waves.â
Pre-Assessment and On-Going Assessment are some of the Essential Elements of the Tabor Rotation Framework. They’re also foundational components in a differentiated classroom. Whether you’re sophisticating your methods for assessing your students or just beginning to use on-going assessments, they’re a great place to begin a journey differentiating instruction in a classroom.…
âItâs been my observation that people who understand the to-do list and âtwo-fersâ get the maximum benefit from their time. What is a âtwo-ferâ? Example: I never get in a line at an airport without something to read.â -Zig Ziglar
Traveling has taught me a lot about patience, but it’s also taught me a lot about purpose.…
âThere are painters who transform the sun to a yellow spot, but there are others who, with the help of their art and their intelligence, transform a yellow spot into sun.â -Pablo Picasso
When was the last time you sat around with your friends or colleagues and asked ANY of the following questions?…
This summer I wrote blog posts for parents. As I spent time with my own children over the past two weeks I thought I would share a few ideas.
How does a parent cultivate a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts without using a textbook? Winter break is the most wonderful time of the year to meaningfully apply math!…
âIâm a high school teacher who teaches Algebra. There is so much information to cover, that I really need to lecture. I know I shouldnât just lectureâŚHELP!â
Iâm glad youâre thinking about ways to âshake upâ whatâs going on in your classroom to best meet the needs of your students.…
âHow many students should be in a group?â
The PGCPS website [http://www.pgcps.org/~elc/learning1.html] gives this simple and easy to understand description for small groups:
Size
The smallest group is two. The largest recommended is six. Generally, in smaller groups each member participates more, fewer social skills are required, and groups can work more quickly.…
“The key is in not spending time, but in investing it.” -Stephen R. Covey
“Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.” -Rodin
“I get that the Whole-Group Mini-Lessons shouldn’t be 45 minutes long since the students aren’t listening after 10 or 15 minutes anyway.…
âEducation is knowing where to go to find out what you need to know; and itâs knowing how to use the information you get.â -William Feather
âYou can always find a capable helping hand at the end of your own sleeve.â -Zig Ziglar
It’s just a few hours away from winter break for schools, but dedicated educators are still asking for more to prepare for the coming semester.…
âA prudent question is one-half of wisdom.â -Francis Bacon
“Talent alone won’t make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the right time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: “Are your ready?” -Johnny Carson
During follow-up conferencing this week I was asked a wonderful question.…
Fred Haise: I know why my numbers were wrong. I only figured it for two people.
Jack Swigert: Maybe I should just hold my breath.
-from the movie, âApollo 13â
âWeâve made our Whole-Group Mini-Lesson on Fridays about problem solving. Word problems, especially multi-step ones, are really challenging for our students.…
