There are many ways to support students’ development of positive academic behaviors virtually and in-person. “It’s not what you say or do that ultimately matters… It IS what you get the students to do as a result of what you said and did that counts.” Anita Archer. Research consistently shows that student engagement (on-task, active participation in the… Read More Supporting ALL Students’ Academic Behaviors during Virtual and In-person Instruction
Math Resources for “Learning in Place”
Providing virtual mathematics instruction to students can be challenging. However, there are several resources available to support teachers, parents, and students who are teaching and learning in an environment outside of school, or learning in place. A few of them are outlined below. Virginia Department of Education Resources The Virginia Department of Education has organized… Read More Math Resources for “Learning in Place”
Hands On Numberlines that Develop “In the Head” Number Sense
Developing number sense, by moving students from basic counting to place value and operations, develops gradually through exploration with numbers as well as models that represent those numbers in a concrete way. Manipulatives and representations of number lines can assist students as they develop the ability to picture them abstractly in their heads. Research… Read More Hands On Numberlines that Develop “In the Head” Number Sense
Preparing for the New School Year: Pulling it Together with Instructional Planning
“How can we set up an environment that makes it more likely that students will succeed?” ?” “How can we choose the correct research-based strategies to use in the classroom?” With so many resources and so little time available, it may be helpful to have a reference to consider data-based decision making and planning. … Read More Preparing for the New School Year: Pulling it Together with Instructional Planning
