The Global Scholars program at Byram Hills “has elements of citizenship, allows for cultural exposure and expands one’s worldview." Thanks for chatting with us, Duane! @ByramAthletics#SDGs https://t.co/F2mBevZx1n
Becoming a Math Person | Harvard Graduate School of Education. “Teachers need to frame wrong answers as opportunities for learning, rather than as summative assessments of ability” https://t.co/CaU6IJGwvN
For middle and high school teachers who avoid lecturing, the switch to flexible seating means the room aligns with their teaching style. Learning to Be Flexible / @edutopia https://t.co/1z52ndWF7E
@KFelicello@rickwormeli2 Thanks, Kris. I'm still surprised when educators don't realize that the problem is not the zero but the percentage grade system. Get rid of percentage grades, and you solve the problem of zeros!
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This is a short (1 min) video of me explaining some of the recent findings on the ways people reach high achievement. Struggle and pushing at the edge of your understanding is the best! If you would like the version with youcubed super heroes, it's here: https://t.co/dqJRMAIolc
This brain study compared students being drilled with math facts v learning math facts through conceptual learning of strategies. Results:"we found no significant differences in reaction times, while training by strategies leads to higher accuracy". https://t.co/QvMcqAqfJM
How to help your students feel comfortable taking on challenges, even if they might fail:
1. Celebrate perseverance.
2. Share your mistakes.
3. Allow retakes.
4. Discover 'the power of yet.'
5. Note the failures of successful people.
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Grading:
Change your grade book from assessments to targets (standards)
Change your language from grading to scoring and assessing
Change your scoring from points to body of evidence
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