Strategies To Check For Student Understanding
'Are there any questions?' - The death knell of checking for student understanding Finding out what our students do and do not understand requires persistence, finesse and encouragement. The classic (and worst) approach is above:
Student Test Anxiety Is SO Much More Complex Than We Thought
No one in a whole school environment is spared from the stress of testing seasons. Principals are thinking about placements, those of us at the head of the class are worrying about evaluations, and the
Top 5 Tips From Mathematics Teachers to Help Your Child
As a parent, it can be difficult to know how to encourage your child to improve mathematics skills in a way that doesn't feel like drudgery. Teachers can help, and they want your child to
Here’s What You Should Be Asking Your Students Instead Of ‘Are There Any Questions?’
You’ve just presented a new concept, explained a new understanding or demonstrated a new strategy to your class. And then you hear yourself utter those four useless words … ‘Are there any questions?’ or the
The secret sauce to developing positive teacher student relationships
There are some teachers you never forget. Whether they mentored you in your pet subject or helped you on your way to university, positive relationships with our educators stick with us. For many of us,
Combine SMART Goals and Formative Assessments for Student Success in 2020
The start of the new year is a great chance to reflect on how we can update, tweak and track our students’ goals and progress. In 2020, as the workload grows and the demands for
10 simple ways to nail the first day of the new school year
How To Nail The First Day Of The New School Year The new school year brings new faces, new challenges, and new opportunities. It’s a chance to reflect on last year – what worked and
How to Play (and win) Curriculum Catch-Up
In summary: To get your students caught up with outstanding curriculum requirements, you should: Identify the gaps and prioritise the needs Make a plan Focus on the fundamentals Consider the creative learning opportunities you may
The Complete and Exhaustive Guide On How To Teach Spelling
In summary: To teach spelling to primary or elementary-aged students, you should: Strengthen their ability to commit words to memory Expand their lexical store (the number of words they know) Develop their linguistic understanding (why
Everything Teachers Need to Know About Teaching Vocabulary Effectively
“Vocabulary size is a convenient proxy for a whole range of educational attainments and abilities – not just skill in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, but also general knowledge of science, history, and the
Here’s Why Mathematical Fluency is Critical For Problem-Solving and Reasoning
In summary: Mathematical fluency skills help students think faster and more clearly, giving them the energy, attention and focus to tackle complex problem-solving and reasoning questions. The future needs problem-solvers with reasoning skills. But as education
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Mathematical Fluency
In summary: Mathematical fluency is the combined ability of students to recall mathematics facts and concepts without thinking, their number sense, flexibility of thinking, appropriate and efficient responses to problems, the accuracy of their answers, and
