by mlicausi | Apr 16, 2015 | Assessment, Common Core Math, Free Resources, Grading
Last week's freebie was the 3rd Grade Common Core Math Quizzes, this week 4th grade is done and posted!Grab the 4th Grade Common Core Math Quizzes for ALL Standards for FREE before they become a paid product. 4th grade is one of those tough...
by mlicausi | Apr 9, 2015 | Assessment, Common Core Math, Free Resources, Grading
Okay, most of you are in bed already, but here in Arizona I still have 53 minutes left of Wednesday! Yeah!I usually start working when my husband comes home from work and can take the little ones; our son is 4, and our daughter is 18 months. They are adorable!!! but...
by mlicausi | Apr 4, 2015 | Assessment, Common Core Math, Grading, Grading, Learning Goals and Scales, Marzano Scales
One of the most transforming and challenging bit of professional development I’ve ever received was when my district asked us to create SCALES for our learning goals. What is a scale? and who is Marzano? Robert Marzano’s work in The Art and Science of...
by mlicausi | Mar 27, 2015 | Behavior, Classroom Management, Grading, Most Successful Teaching Strategies
Rewards and consequences have their pros and cons. When I was in the classroom with my first and second graders I tried establishing a rewards system as part of my classroom management strategy. I hated the inconvenience of having to pay attention to one more detail!...
by mlicausi | Mar 17, 2015 | Assessment, Free Resources, Grading, Learning Goals and Scales, Marzano Scales, Most Successful Teaching Strategies, Parent Communication, Portfolios
Linking up with Love Always Diana Lynn for Math Madness Monday to share my favorite products.On March 16, 2015, Tonya Hackett (TpT Seller) said:”This resource has saved me! I love using the scales as a pre and a post check. They...
by mlicausi | Mar 14, 2015 | Assessment, Common Core Math, Free Resources, Grading, Grading, Learning Goals and Scales, Marzano Scales
Differentiation can seem overwhelming when you think about having to plan for 3 or 4 different levels all at the same time. I used to think about differentiation as far as high and low, but that was about it. Often I didn't end up modifying that much and I...