Evaluate (v) – to determine the significance, worth, or condition of usually by careful appraisal and study (Merriam-Webster). Evaluating is… Read more Evaluating with Google Drawings
Tag: middle school
Hi 5 Photo Friday
Always Something Going on in School Here are some images from this week at my school. There’s a funny joke… Read more Hi 5 Photo Friday
Learning to Write Sketchnotes Using Flocabulary’s Week in Rap
Flocabulary* plays a regular part in my classroom through historical content videos, like their video Gettin’ Byzzy With It about the… Read more Learning to Write Sketchnotes Using Flocabulary’s Week in Rap
Self-Assessment – a Powerful Tool to Improve Student Learning and Understanding
Recently I had students walk a mile in my shoes and do some grading. Here’s 5 suggestions for implementing it… Read more Self-Assessment – a Powerful Tool to Improve Student Learning and Understanding
Improving Parent Conferences with Technology and a Focus on Process
My middle school colleagues, especially Mike Kaufman and I, recently decided to revamp student-led conferences (again!). This quarter, we introduced… Read more Improving Parent Conferences with Technology and a Focus on Process
5 Risky Social Studies Topics
There’s an old adage that warns “Do not discuss politics or religion in general company…” However, as a History teacher, hot… Read more 5 Risky Social Studies Topics
Give Your Students More Creative Freedom
It is important to be clear about your expectations. It can be stressful for students if they are unsure what… Read more Give Your Students More Creative Freedom
QR Codes = Quite Relevant in the Classroom!
QR, or Quick Response, codes were developed in Japan for use in the automobile industry. But, an enterprising teacher can… Read more QR Codes = Quite Relevant in the Classroom!
Critical Lincoln Classroom Activity
My 5 step Critical-Thinking Activity about the 16th President of the United States My US History students and I are… Read more Critical Lincoln Classroom Activity
Should late student work still count?
Should late work be assessed the same as work submitted on time? Recently I found the following BBC article about… Read more Should late student work still count?
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