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Discover the purpose of checking for understanding in a lesspon. Learn strategies to gauge student comprehension and improve lesson effectiveness.

Mary Dean
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Discover student engagement observation checklists that can help you evaluate engagement strengths and areas for improvement.

Nicole Nicholas
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Learn about what is think-pair-share in teaching and how to use this collaborative learning strategy in your classroom.

Dana Leon
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Discover 9 creative and effective brain break ideas and activities to re-energize your students and enhance their focus in the classroom.

Melissa Williams
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Explore 62 check for understanding strategies to use during a lesson that enhance student engagement, identify knowledge gaps, and foster effective learning.

Timothy Mugabi
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Can video games be educational? Check out these 5 benefits of video games in education.

Amanda Clark
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Wondering how to quiet a noisy classroom? Explore classroom noise control strategies for a respectful learning environment.

Stephanie Carmichael
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Try these 8 creative book project ideas to engage your students! Motivate students to read while offering a refreshing break from traditional assignments.

Amanda Clark
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Explore six types of learning goals for students and how to set personalized educational objectives to maximize student motivation and success!

Melissa Williams
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Discover 7 tips on how to plan a curriculum! These creative tips will make your school year easier and more organized.

Jenny Fulton
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Explore 3 online quiz games for students that that you can use to engage your class. Help to reinforce key concepts and boost retention.

Kimber Pierich
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Explore how to create a learning plan with these 7 steps to help teachers create a more engaging and effective learning environment.

Jovana Simic
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Learn how to monitor student progress during a lesson by using practical strategies to ensure effective teaching and student comprehension.

Jenny Fulton
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Comprehensive assessments in education are an integral part of learning that strengthen educators' ability to help students succeed academically.

Mary Dean
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Explore 8 core drives behind great classroom gamification. Games can boost student engagement, track progress, and enhance the learning experience.

Corrinna Pole
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Explore 6 creative teaching strategies for diverse learners that are research-based and teacher-approved.

Mary Dean
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Try these 9 summer math activities designed for preventing math summer slide. These are repeatable games and activities appropriate for all children in any grade.

Richard Blankman
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Learn about translanguaging and code-switching and how they relate in addressing the needs of multilingual learners.

Jennifer Corujo
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