This data protocol template from Assessing Learning in the Standards-Based Classroom includes questions important for teachers to answer in relation to an end-of-cycle assessment or any assessment for which a team wants to engage in a thorough review. bit.ly/40u2Jp4

Happy new year, all. I have posted the first article of the week of the 2023-2024 year here: kellygallagher.org/article-of-the… I will post subsequent AoWs on Sundays.

As a writer, I *always* have revisions to make. So as a teacher, I cannot in good conscience ask for students to turn in *perfect* writing. Let’s get kids to meet the standard, not perfection.

Activity vs. Inquiry - Which Truly Promotes Cognitive Rigor?🤔🤔🤔 sbee.link/adyvkfcm9j via Erik M. Francis #teaching #learning #educhat

For students to excel in math, they need to think! 💭 Researcher Peter Liljedahl shared practices that foster independent thinking in math classrooms: edut.to/3TuBgAP

"Not having breaks goes against everything we collectively know about the neuroscience of learning." via Truth For Teachers truthforteachers.com/truth-for-teac…

A few great sentence stems can really help students who struggle with articulating themselves in groups. 💬

You’ve heard of gallery walks—now get ready for Google Slides competitions. 👀 Marcus Luther shares one of his favorite classroom routines for boosting collaboration and engagement: edut.to/43LT9jk

“What did I learn?” > “What grade did I get?” These 4 strategies can help you shift the focus off of scores and onto learning. ⭐

👥 Give your classroom dynamics a boost & transform collaboration among students with my 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 template 👉🏻 bit.ly/3AsuPF6 #EdChat #EduTwitter #UKEdChat #EdChatEU #AussieEd #AfricaEd #EdChatAsia

✏️ Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom 👉🏻 bit.ly/41rE3y4 #EdChat #EduTwitter #UKEdChat #AussieEd #EdChatEU #EdChatAsia #AfricaEd

Early literacy skills are all about connections—between sounds, words, and meanings. 🔗 Discover hexagonal thinking strategies that cement reading and critical thinking skills: edut.to/4ax5z0p

Six effective ways to ask questions

Love this! 💛

What are the benefits of Retrieval Practice? There are more but these are some of the main ones I like to emphasise when discussing retrieval practice with colleagues.

Questioning. We want participants not performers.

There are various ways to differentiate instruction, but which method is best for math teachers? Discover the most effective strategies to make a significant impact on your students. sbee.link/yvxwtpbf3k via Rethink Math Teacher #teachertwitter #edu #k12

Immerse your middle grades in the magic of storytelling! 📖✨ Explore the enriching experience of reading aloud to your students and witness the wonders of literary exploration together. 📚🗣️ buff.ly/3DJSHsR via 🌍 Dr. Vαℓєηтιηα Gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽 #edutwitter #teachertwitter #literacy

I think this EL Magazine article, "Five Myths About Teacher Professional Development," is one of the most important I've written in the past few years. ascd.org/el/articles/fi…

💻 Interactive story starters and visual prompts are part of the mix. 📝 These activities help kids write for real audiences and develop voice. 🎒 Get inspired with practical, student-ready ideas. classtechtips.com/2025/07/01/fun…