The Thing Most People Get Wrong About The Grid Method

Chad OstrowskiBlog, Classroom Management, Differentiation, Grading & Assessment, Innovation, Lesson Planning, Mastery Learning, Personalized Learning, Student Engagement, The Grid Method

TL;DR (Too Long, Didn’t Read The Grid Method is often misunderstood as a curriculum when it’s actually a mastery-based framework.This post explains what The Grid Method is and what it is not, why it was created, and how it helps teachers organize existing curriculum to support mastery learning, differentiation, and student ownership without adding more work or burning out. The … Read More

Show 145: AP Calculus Turns Student-Centered Learning

Ken EhrmannBlog

Dr. Michael Ida is the 2023 Hawaii Teacher of the Year and a long-time math teacher. More recently in his career, he started teaching computer science, and this transition has created a huge shift in his teaching approach and education mindset. The focus of his teaching and the design of the lesson has transferred over to student experiences and interactions. … Read More

Show 79: Summer PD Series 6, Teach Like a C.E.O Part 3

Ken EhrmannBlog

[bctt tweet=”This was a great conclusion to the 3 part series on Teach Like a C.E.O. So many amazing tips for how the daily operations of your classroom can have a direct impact on students ability to learn successfully in stations.” username=”powereduup”] When students are leading the learning community, they have to have a passion for learning.  We can fuel … Read More

Show 78: Summer PD Series 5, Teach Like a C.E.O. Part 2

Ken EhrmannBlog

[bctt tweet=”It is time to look way beyond the basic structure of your MATH workshop and see how to truly empower your students in stations. This framework is eye opening to say the least! ” username=”powereduup”] When students are leading the learning community, they have to have a passion for learning.  We can fuel that passion through a high-quality culture … Read More

Show 77: Summer PD Series 4, Teach Like a C.E.O. Part 1

Ken EhrmannBlog

[bctt tweet=”This is an incredible framework to model after for achieving true student-centered learning. I can’t wait to hear part 2 and part 3 next!” username=”powereduup”] When students are leading the learning community, they have to have a passion for learning.  We can fuel that passion through a high-quality culture of learning.  In this first of a three part series … Read More