Math Skills Assessment for Division Problems
Assessing students’ level of understanding when solving division problems will enable you to appropriately determine the direction of your …
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A Review of Software Products for School Administrators and Teachers
Software Technology Inc. has a number of software programs useful to school administrators, and teachers. They enable educators to concentrate on …
Continue ReadingTechnology Information Education Services: A Review of TIES Software
TIES aims at combining education and technology to provide school administrators, teaching faculty, students, and the academic community comprehensive …
Continue ReadingTeaching Students Through the Rhythm of Reading to Improve Comprehension
Reading begins with the concept of learning to put letters into words and words into sentences. Once achieved, how do we help the reader gain a …
Continue ReadingBuilding an Effective Classroom Management Plan: Philosophy, Artifacts & Behavioral Intervention
The classroom management plan includes a philosophy of student engagement; welcome letter communicating expectations; classroom norms and procedures; …
Continue ReadingUsing Flesh Kincaid Grade Level in Microsoft Word to Help You Write at an Appropriate Grade Level
When writing passages to be used in the classroom, it is essential to ensure that they are written to grade level. Even without complex or expensive …
Continue ReadingCreating Positive Discipline Strategies and Classroom Magic
Classrooms can be chaotic at times and modern life is full of distractions for your students. By using Fredric Jones’ “Positive …
Continue ReadingHow to Use Podcasting in Your Classroom: Podcast Lesson Ideas and Tips
If you’re considering using podcasting as part of your classroom activities, but you’re stuck for ideas, here are four ways that you might …
Continue ReadingPros and Cons of Open-Source Software (OSS) for Schools
Opting for open-source software (OSS) in the classroom does not need necessarily mean a sudden switching away from proprietary software. However, …
Continue ReadingIncentives and Rewards for Good Student Behavior in Middle or High School
This article encourages teachers to encourage their students to behave while they are in the classroom. Teachers can extend rewards to those students …
Continue ReadingTeaching Tips to Build Confidence in Shy Children
Shy Children often hesitate to interact with other individuals in society, especially in the school where they spend much of their time. Teachers can …
Continue ReadingTips to Help a Student When a Parent Has a Terminal Illness
A terminal illness in a parent typically sends a teenager into a state of anxiety and despair. It is important to reach out to teens in crisis; let …
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