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Physical Science Homework Help for K-8 Teachers and Parents

The article sheds light on the role of homework in involving kids to apply textbook lesson concepts in solving real life problems. The article lists specific examples, which I have tried with my kids. These physical science homework help will revolutionize your students' learning.

Published by prguruprasad (479 pts

) on Oct 14, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Literature Circle Rubric

This assessment form will be used at the end of a given book group.

Published by tstyles (6,698 pts

) on Sep 7, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Letter Grades vs. Rubrics: Which Provides the Most Accurate Assessment?

My generation grew up receiving letter grades and we all turned okay. Today, my children receive their grades through a rubric until they are in the sixth grade. This article will look at the two types of grading systems and will discuss common arguments for and against each.

Published by Marlene Gundlach (10,164 pts

) on Aug 19, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Gentlehands, A Characterization Lesson

The following is a culminating assessment for the novel, Gentlehands.

Published by goldwriter (976 pts

) on Jul 5, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Cognitively Guided Instruction - CGI Math - Teaching and Assessing Subtraction

These subtraction story problems will give you a better idea of what mathematical knowledge your students already possess, and what strategies they employ when solving problems.

Published by ElizabethWistrom (4,456 pts

) on Jun 18, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Effective Instructional Methods

This article discusses whether a teacher should strive to teach skills or concepts using lesson plans, oral recitations, or hands-on activities. This article presents a variety of instructional methods and some ideas as to how teachers can effectively assess student learning.

Published by Lady Lit (7,402 pts

) on May 16, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Intelligence Tests Compared: Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale versus Otis-Lennon School Ability Test: Part 5 of 5

In previous articles we have been learning about the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale as well as the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test. Here we can take a look at the overall comparison as well as why NYC has changed from Stanford Binet to OLSAT for the Gifted and Talented Tests.

Published by Jacqueline Chinappi (7,905 pts

) on May 13, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

A Teacher's Job: Evaluation versus Assessment

This article examines the differences between assessment and evaluations.

Published by Lady Lit (7,402 pts

) on Apr 28, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Doing A Test

How can we assess children without paper and pencil examinations?

Published by tstyles (6,698 pts

) on Dec 19, 2008 to
K-12 Learning Articles

More Strategies for Helping Students Build Background Knowledge

Use the following instructional and assessment strategies to help your students acquire the knowledge they will need to build a foundation for academic success.

Published by Michelle McFarland-McDaniels (661 pts

) on Nov 30, 2008 to
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