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16 Creative Maths Assessment and Maths Review Ideas
Hearing the phrase ‘maths assessment’ doesn’t often bring excitement to students – or even teachers for that matter. But maths assessment doesn’t need to be boring or time consuming – it can actually be fun! Keep reading for 16 creative ways to help spice up maths assessment and maths review in your learning space.
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Using Intentional Questioning in the Classroom to Encourage Deeper Thinking
Encouraging students to think deeply and creatively about the content we teach is beneficial in so many ways. It causes them to stop and reflect on the information, and it encourages them to be more thoughtful and independent in their learning. One useful way to start is by being intentional with the questions we ask.
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An Open Letter to New Teachers: Encouragement for Your First Year in the Classroom
You’ve worked so hard to get to this point, and you’ve made it this far. A world of possibility lies before you. This is such an exciting stage, and you have so much to look forward to – but there are a few things you need to know.
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How To Use Student Choice Boards for ELA Assessment
Assessing English Language Arts (ELA) can be quite a challenge. There’s so much to cover and it’s hard to know where to start. Well, let me share a strategy with you that will be able to make your ELA assessments a little easier.
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Names
I have always been fascinated with names. As a child, I used to spend my summer holidays using my mother’s ‘baby names’ books to create my own collection of names that I could refer to throughout the rest of the year. It was quite a project. I’d have a new design each time and I





