Chad discusses the power of using formative assessment in your classroom to improve student success.
The Why of Curriculum Compacting
Why use curriculum compacting, or…why should you be like a trash compactor? If you read the first part of this series on curriculum compacting, you know that the basic premise behind the instructional practice is allowing students to skip content that they have already shown mastery of, thereby moving them further through the material in less time. So where does … Read More
The Power of Teachers Leaping Before They Look
Don’t let fear stop you from doing what’s best for your students. When my sister was in high school, she struggled with some pretty crippling anxiety. I vividly remember, however, when she decided that she was not going to let that anxiety rule her life. She made a decision that in order to conquer this fear she would do something … Read More
Ensure Every Moment Matters; Utilizing Purpose when Designing A Lesson
Providing value is essential when designing a lesson. How can you ensure you are providing purposeful learning experiences for your students each and every day? Utilize this quick Purposeful Lessons Checklist and make each moment matter!
Meaningful Assignments and Grading (Video)
TRANSCRIPT BELOW Hey guys, it’s Chad and I want to take a minute to talk about something that’s been bothering me. It has to do with grading. I was talking to a parent the other day and they were talking about how their child brings home these stacks of homework but the teacher only gives them a participation grade. So … Read More