As teachers, we typically use three general approaches to assess student progress. These include: diagnostic assessment—assessing prior knowledge, attitudes, and abilities, formative assessments–everyday methods...
Read MoreLori Kobelan emailed me linking me to Education Hall of Fame: 10 Teachers who made history. Throughout our experience as a student, we all had at least one “hall of fame” teacher, a teacher that inspired us, believed...
Read MoreAn email from a high school student resulted in my taking a final examination about science education. A student from a high school in Long Island wrote and asked if I would be willing to be interviewed for a book the student...
Read MoreDo you have your plans worked out for the first days of the courses you will teach beginning this month or in September? Here are three ideas you might consider, especially if you want to begin the year engaging your students...
Read MoreDo you have your plans worked out for the first days of the courses you will teach beginning this month or in September? Here are three ideas you might consider, especially if you want to begin the year engaging your students...
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