Rigor in Your School
Author: Ronald Williamson
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-10-23
Total Pages: 225
ISBN-13: 1317926692
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
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Rigor for Students with Special Needs
Author: Barbara R. Blackburn
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-10-08
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 1317801326
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis practical, easy-to-read guide explains how to raise the rigor for students with special needs so they can achieve higher levels of learning. Learn how to set clear goals and expectations establish a climate of success scaffold and model lessons use graphic organizers and "think-alouds" apply modifications and accommodations use rigorous questioning strategies differentiate instruction increase family involvement Get even more out of this book by discussing it with others! It’s ideal for study groups and the appendix features a detailed guide on how to make it work for your group! Bonus! You get a great variety of handy black line masters for use in your own classroom.
Rigor Is NOT a Four-Letter Word
Author: Barbara R. Blackburn
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2018-02-21
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 1351337440
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn how to increase instructional rigor so that all students can reach higher levels of learning! In this new edition of a best seller, author Barbara R. Blackburn offers practical ideas for raising expectations, increasing complexity, integrating scaffolding into instruction, creating open-ended choices and projects, and much more. This timely new edition provides connections to rigorous standards, plus it features new sections on topics such as questioning models, student ownership, Genius Hour, summative assessments, becoming a teacher-leader, and increasing rigor in instructional technology. Appropriate for teachers of all grade levels and subject areas, the book is filled with helpful strategies and tools that you can implement immediately. In addition, full-sized templates are available as eResources on our website (www.routledge.com/9781138569560) so you can download and print them for classroom use. With its practical advice and helpful tools, Rigor Is NOT a Four-Letter Word will set you and your students on the fast track to higher learning and sustained success.
Rigor Made Easy
Author: Barbara R. Blackburn
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-08-06
Total Pages: 89
ISBN-13: 1317923502
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBestselling author and noted rigor expert Barbara Blackburn shares the secrets to getting started, maintaining momentum, and reaching your goals. Learn what rigor looks like in the classroom, understand what it means for your students, and get the keys to successful implementation. Learn how to use rigor to raise expectations, provide appropriate support, and meet the Common Core State Standards - whether or not rigor is mandated in your district! This book is filled with practical, use-the-next-day strategies for all grade levels and subject areas. Use the ideas to raise the level of learning for all of your students! Also Available! Correlation Table linking topics in Rigor Made Easy to the Common Core!
Rigor in Your School
Author: Ronald Williamson
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2017-08-23
Total Pages: 238
ISBN-13: 1317215540
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRaise the level of rigor in your school and dramatically improve student learning with the tools in this book! In Rigor in Your School: A Toolkit for Leaders, Second Edition, each illuminating exercise is tailored to leaders looking to spread the word on rigor and beat the obstacles to achieving school-wide improvement. In this new edition, the authors answer more questions about common obstacles faced by principals, explore how technology can support rigor in your school, and provide additional information on collaborative tools for building a culture that supports rigor for all. The tools in this book help you: Assess where you are now Evaluate and adjust curriculum Design an advocacy plan Ensure accountability with parents Use your school's schedule to increase rigor And more! For both new and experienced leaders, you’ll find this easy-to-use toolkit full of practical templates and strategies to implement immediately. Many tools are available as free eResources from our website, www.routledge.com/ 9781138665293.
Rigor is Not a Four-letter Word
Author: Barbara R. Blackburn
Publisher: Eye On Education
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 210
ISBN-13: 1596672269
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReader-friendly and practical, Rigor is NOT a Four-Letter Word is filled with tools you can use every day to raise the level of rigor in your classroom. These strategies can be incorporated immediately across content areas, grades, and subjects. Barbara Blackburn clearly defines what rigor is and how individual teachers can provide challenging learning experiences in their classrooms to prepare students for a better future.
Promoting Rigor Through Higher Level Questioning
Author: Todd Stanley
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2021-09-09
Total Pages: 98
ISBN-13: 1000495418
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPromoting Rigor Through Higher Level Questioning equips teachers with effective questioning strategies and:
Rigor and Assessment in the Classroom
Author: Barbara R. Blackburn
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2017-02-24
Total Pages: 139
ISBN-13: 1317386922
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn how to assess students in a way that truly impacts learning. In Rigor and Assessment in the Classroom, bestselling author Barbara R. Blackburn provides a broad range of practical strategies for increasing the rigor and usefulness of your formative and summative assessments. You’ll discover how to... Create an environment where students are expected to learn at high levels; Evaluate and check student learning in a way that ensures growth; Strengthen the validity and reliability of your assessments; Plan assessments in conjunction with planning the instruction; Differentiate assessments to increase the rigor for all students; Enhance the effectiveness of your grading system and feedback; Use performance-based assessment to enhance rigor; and Design clear, reader-friendly rubrics and scoring guides. Each chapter includes ready-to-use tools, examples across the subject areas, and "Think About It" questions to help you reflect on what you’ve read. Many of the tools are also offered as free eResources at www.routledge.com/9781138936140, so you can easily print and distribute them for classroom use.
Rigorous Schools and Classrooms
Author: Ronald Williamson
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-08-16
Total Pages: 209
ISBN-13: 1317930681
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTurn your school into a student-centered learning environment, where rigor is at the heart of instruction in every classroom. From the bestselling author of Rigor is Not a Four-Letter Word, Barbara Blackburn, and award-winning educator Ronald Williamson, this comprehensive guide to establishing a schoolwide culture of rigor is for principals and other administrators who seek to create the conditions in which rigorous classrooms flourish. School leaders will learn to manage a movement toward increased schoolwide rigor; engage teachers in conversations about improving instruction; build support for rigor among families and community members; learn methods for gathering meaningful data on student learning; and much more! With practical, ready-to-apply strategies, this book outlines and simplifies the steps toward achieving rigor at the school level. It represents a successful program that principals and administrators can use to put student learning first!
How to Plan Rigorous Instruction
Author: Robyn Renee Jackson
Publisher: ASCD
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 1416610936
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJackson details what great teachers do to ensure students not only pass big tests but also become engaged learners, effective problem solvers, and critical thinkers.
