Fact fluency still matters, but timed tests often do more harm than good, despite the teacher's best intentions. Instead of resulting in the development of mathematical fluency for students, timed tests usually result in student anxiety. It's time for educators to...
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An Educator’s Definition of Fidelity
Fidelity isn't a word you often hear in the education world, but this unlikely word is completely applicable to teachers in their classrooms. The Oxford English Dictionary provides the following definition: Fidelity (n.): faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief,...
Exploring the World in Your Classroom
You can't take your students with you on vacation as you travel the world, but you can take them on virtual trips as you explore different cultures together. Lesson plans on travel give you the opportunity to delve into topics like culture, geography and even math as...
Resources for math, writing, social studies, and art: Animal Edition
Incorporate students' natural curiosity about animals in your class with lessons and printables on sea life, endangered species, wildlife, and more. Educate them about animal behavior, biology, life cycles, and habitats with literature, games, and references. Science...
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