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The Difference Between Formative and Summative Mathematics Assessment

Susan Carter
Categories : Student assessment tools & principles

Assessment in mathematics no longer divides those “good at Math” from those “not good at Math.” Today, math instruction and assessment provide …

WordWeb Review: Is it Right for Elementary Students? Find Out!

Anne Vize
Categories : Tips & strategies for teaching grade school

Any type of spelling software for elementary students needs to be fun, easy and motivating. WordWeb is a great little program that promotes …

Civil War Creative Writing Activity -- Writing a Position Paper

Kellie Hayden
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

The focus of this lesson is writing to take stand for the North or the South and to write a position paper. This American Civil War lesson can be an …

Civil War Writing Lesson: Character Sketch

Kellie Hayden
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

The focus of this lesson is to read a novel based on the Civil War and to write a five-paragraph character sketch for one of the main characters. It …

Fall Classroom Activities for Grades K-1: Learning About The Fall Season

Marlene Gundlach
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

Fall is a season of change and there are a lot of fun ways to bring this wonderful season into your classroom. Show your students that this transition …

Make a Fish Print in Class: Fun Project for All Ages

JenniferB
Categories : Middle school teaching strategies

Fish prints are a fun way to combine art with a bit of biology. Discover how to carry out this fun activity in a classroom of any age!

Using Strategies when Solving Problems for Elementary Math Assessment

Elizabeth Wistrom
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

Using Known Facts is just one strategy students use when solving math problems. Here is a quick and easy elementary math assessment to keep track of …