Teaching Beyond the Test
Differentiated Project-Based Learning in a Standards-Based Age, Grades 6 & Up
Published on 15. October 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-57542-259-6 (ISBN)
Description
Help students meet curriculum benchmarks while being challenged to learn more than just how to take tests. This resource presents proven strategies for differentiation (flexible grouping, choice boards, tiered assignments, and more) and a dozen projects that model the strategies. All projects are aligned with content standards and can be easily adapted for English/language arts, math, social studies, and science classes. Designed for use by any teacher who wants to do more than "teach to the test". Projects align with rigorous, comprehensive content standards for English/language arts, math, social sciences, and science. Digital content includes all customizable reproducible student forms plus four complete bonus projects.
Reviews / Votes
"The hours this book saves teachers are immeasurable."-Gifted Education Communicator "A practical guide for teachers in mixed-ability classrooms to creatively meet curriculum benchmarks without focusing solely on standardized tests. Teachers will appreciate the combined use of research and practicality."-Susan Hyde, M.Ed., Suite 101More details
Edition
Book with Digital Content
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Teacher Created Materials, Inc
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Sixth Grade to Twelfth Grade
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
645 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57542-259-6 (9781575422596)
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Persons
Phil Schlemmer, M.Ed., has been a teacher, writer, consultant, and curriculum designer since 1973. He currently works for the Holland, Michigan, Public School District. He has published in several national education magazines and presents frequently at conferences.