Understanding Rigor in the Classroom
Understanding Rigor in the Classroom

Author: Robert Marzano

Publisher:

Published: 2019-05-31

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781943920662

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Robert J Marzano has spent over 50 years working in, and revolutionizing, education research and observation. Now in Understanding Rigor in the Classroom, Marzano brings that experience and expertise to one of the most complicated questions in education: what is rigor, and how can I use it to improve my student's learning? Marzano cuts through the noise to define rigor upfront on page one, breaking the concept down to its most essential goals: Rigor is the discerning of new relationships between topics and new distinctions within topics, and discerning new distinctions about oneself as a learner; these distinctions are discovered differently in Declarative and Procedural knowledge, and with different levels of student familiarity with the topic. Marzano goes in-depth in analyzing each learning situation, exploring specific activities, tasks, and strategies to increase rigor that utilize cognitive analysis processes, habits of mind, and project-based learning.

Rigor and Differentiation in the Classroom
Rigor and Differentiation in the Classroom

Author: Barbara R. Blackburn

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-06-14

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 1351185896

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Learn how to differentiate instruction while maintaining a rigorous learning environment. In this practical book, rigor expert Barbara R. Blackburn shows that the differentiated classroom doesn’t mean extra work for top students and easy work for others; instead, you can have high expectations for all students and provide scaffolding so that everyone can reach success. She also addresses many of the greatest concerns teachers have about implementing differentiated instruction, including: How to manage your time so that you can create lessons, find resources, and grade assignments for students working at different levels; How to balance differentiated instruction and teaching standards; How to ensure rigor at all tiers of instruction; How to collaborate with teachers and other faculty members; How to differentiate homework and other out-of-class assignments; How to explain differentiated instruction to parents and families; And more... Each chapter includes practical tools and activities that you can use immediately to bring all students to higher levels of achievement. Many of these tools are available as eResources and can be downloaded for free from the book’s product page: www.routledge.com/9780815394471.

Rigor is Not a Four-letter Word
Rigor is Not a Four-letter Word

Author: Barbara R. Blackburn

Publisher: Eye On Education

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1596672269

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Reader-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.

Rigorous PBL by Design
Rigorous PBL by Design

Author: Michael McDowell

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2017-03-01

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1506359000

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By designing projects that move students from surface to deep and transfer learning through PBL, they will become confident and competent learners. Discover how to make three shifts essential to improving PBL’s overall effect: Clarity: Students should be clear on what they are expected to learn, where they are in the process, and what next steps they need to take to get there. Challenge: Help students move from surface to deep and transfer learning. Culture: Empower them to use that knowledge to make a difference in theirs and the lives of others.

How to Plan Rigorous Instruction
How to Plan Rigorous Instruction

Author: Robyn Renee Jackson

Publisher: ASCD

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1416610936

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Jackson details what great teachers do to ensure students not only pass big tests but also become engaged learners, effective problem solvers, and critical thinkers.

Rigor and Assessment in the Classroom
Rigor and Assessment in the Classroom

Author: Barbara R. Blackburn

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-02-24

Total Pages: 139

ISBN-13: 1317386922

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Learn 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.

Rigor for Students with Special Needs
Rigor for Students with Special Needs

Author: Barbara R. Blackburn

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-08

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1317801326

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This 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 in the 6–12 ELA and Social Studies Classroom
Rigor in the 6–12 ELA and Social Studies Classroom

Author: Barbara R. Blackburn

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-11-13

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 1351062042

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Learn how to incorporate rigorous activities in your English language arts or social studies classroom and help students reach higher levels of learning. Expert educators and consultants Barbara R. Blackburn and Melissa Miles offer a practical framework for understanding rigor and provide specialized examples for middle and high school ELA and social studies teachers. Topics covered include: Creating a rigorous environment High expectations Support and scaffolding Demonstration of learning Assessing student progress Collaborating with colleagues The book comes with classroom-ready tools, offered in the book and as free eResources on our website at www.routledge.com/9781138480773.

Increasing Rigor in the Classroom (Quick Reference Guide)
Increasing Rigor in the Classroom (Quick Reference Guide)

Author: Barbara R. Blackburn

Publisher:

Published: 2018-10-25

Total Pages: 6

ISBN-13: 9781416627203

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Attending to rigor in the classroom means creating an environment in which each student is expected to learn at high levels, each student is supported so he or she can learn at high levels, and each student demonstrates learning at high levels. In this quick reference guide, expert Barbara R. Blackburn covers The 3 components and 10 myths of rigor. 4 characteristics of rigorous assessments. 7 instructional and scaffolding strategies. Tips and steps for increasing rigor in assessments and the classroom. This guide's strategies, examples, and tips will help teachers design rigorous instruction and assessment that advance student achievement. 8.5" x 11" 3-panel foldout guide (6 pages), laminated for extra durability and 3-hole-punched for binder storage.

Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain
Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain

Author: Zaretta Hammond

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2014-11-13

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1483308022

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A bold, brain-based teaching approach to culturally responsive instruction To close the achievement gap, diverse classrooms need a proven framework for optimizing student engagement. Culturally responsive instruction has shown promise, but many teachers have struggled with its implementation—until now. In this book, Zaretta Hammond draws on cutting-edge neuroscience research to offer an innovative approach for designing and implementing brain-compatible culturally responsive instruction. The book includes: Information on how one’s culture programs the brain to process data and affects learning relationships Ten “key moves” to build students’ learner operating systems and prepare them to become independent learners Prompts for action and valuable self-reflection