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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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The Flowers Still Bloomed
The world came to a pause. Fear entered many hearts. We adjusted to a ‘new normal’. Yet, some things didn’t change, and the flowers still bloomed.
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Multiplication Review – 8 Engaging Times Table Homework Activities
Many primary school teachers include times table practice as part of their homework routine. So often though, this involves repetitive revision of the same set of times tables over and over again, leaving both students and teachers alike feeling bored with times table practice. There are many activities that you can use to keep your…
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What it’s Like to Teach 3-Year-Olds, 18-Year-Olds, and Everything in Between
Would you rather teach 3-year-olds or 18-year-olds? Although I am primary school trained, during my years as a relief teacher I experienced teaching the tiniest to the tallest of students. I may have my preferences, but I’ll let you decide what yours are based on my brief list of observations.
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Exploring Shadows with Kids – 7 Fun Activities for Teaching Shadows
Do you notice shadows anymore? Children do, and there are so many learning opportunities in something as simple as a shadow. I hope that these ideas inspire you to try exploring shadows with the children that you work with.
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5 Creative Ideas for Low Cost Student Prizes and Rewards
Giving students incentives and rewards can be an effective way to both motivate them at school and also let them know that we notice their efforts and achievement. Sometimes though, it can be a challenge to figure out how to give them a boost of encouragement without spending extra time and money. Well, when it…
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