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No Superman – When Tests Scores are Human

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Low standardized test scores are not an indicator of talent, either by the student or the teacher. Rather, they indicate incorrect focus. Continue reading

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The Challenge of Making Your Not-so-Favorites Your Favorites

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There are 30 some odd kids in your class as a teacher. It is so easy to gravitate and focus on the needs of your favorites. They are as such because they fit in to your paradigm. Disclaimer: No teacher … Continue reading

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What Teaching Strategies are You Using This Close to the Test

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You know I write these posts to archive the good teaching stuff I have run across. But more than that, I selfishly love getting your comments. Many times I find reader comments more helpful than my own material. PLEASE COMMENT. … Continue reading

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A Closer Look at the Parent Trigger Law

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Well made video, brings up a lot of questions. Continue reading

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A Look at Another Career & Curriculum: Medical Assisting Programs

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In these times of cutbacks in education, some teachers are getting a backup education to weather the storm. Still others are deciding the medical field is something they prefer. This post is meant to enlighten you on another career you … Continue reading

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Professional Learning Communities – Worth the Effort

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Professional learning communities are revolutionizing teaching. We are learning at my school how powerful it can be when teachers work together. Unfortunately, it does require a lot of patience and work to make happen. Continue reading

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5 Tools to Stay Connected While Taking Online Courses

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Taking online courses can be a lot of fun and a great way to meet more than a hundred of your fellow classmates all at once, but it can also present communication issues. Because it’s vital for students to stay … Continue reading

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Backward Map Review – A Great Way to do Test Prep

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If you want your kids to feel comfortable with all the material, you need to get them familiar with it now. Using the past test to go over and review with the kids is like gold. Continue reading

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When You Need Divorce Info

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This is a sponsored post but the opinions are 100% mine. Let’s face it, no married person wants to consider divorce when they fall in love. Unfortunately the truth is however that sometimes relationships grow apart making divorce a real … Continue reading

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Negative Effect of Forward Questioning

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Quite cool. This shows the effect of forward questioning: when you ask kids questions based on material you have not yet taught. How many times would it take feeling helpless before you bought out. YouTube – Learned Helplessness

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