If your students will work on multi-faceted math problems in groups Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will work together to solve complex problems, leading to stronger mathematical reasoning and mathematical communication skills. 2)Teacher Takeaways: a) Small... View More
All students, particularly those who are behind in a topic or who are anxious about the subject How to Apply It! 1) Modify teaching approaches depending on the student's familiarity with the topic as well as the student's self-confidence 1) When first intro... View More
If your student is most concerned about getting the 'right answer' in math and science rather than the process Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: Students will grow more comfortable tackling math and science problems that feel abstract, ambiguous, or seem... View More
If your student is comfortable with public speaking and wants to strengthen critical thinking and speaking skills Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will develop key reasoning and flexible thinking skills through debate. 2)Teacher Takeaways: a) Through debate,... View More
If your student doesn't always respond well or use feedback How to Apply It! 1) Provide feedback that takes into account the student's personal skills and their mastery level in the subject. 1) Students who have attained a level of mastery and are confident... View More
All students, particularly those who are fidgety or inattentive during long discussions How to Apply It! 1) Learning by experience can be more effective than lecture-style teaching, particularly for students with weaker memory or attention. 1) First, prov... View More
If your child needs to strengthen critical reasoning or visual attention and would enjoy games at home Try These Games with Your Students 1) Tic-tac-toe or Dots and Boxes (strategy and patterning) 2) Foldovers Games (creative thinking, spatial skills) 3) C... View More
For all students How to Apply It! 1) There are countless studies that identify the correlation (though not necessarily causation) between academic achievement and musical training. 1) In order to learn and play music, students must pay close attention, deve... View More