by mlicausi | Jan 8, 2016 | Assessment, Common Core, Common Core Math, Differentiation, ELA (English Language Arts), goal setting, Grading, Learning Goals and Scales, Marzano Scales, Math, Most Successful Teaching Strategies, Professional Development
So, how do you write a Marzano Scale that works? Continuing the theme of writing goals with your students for the new year, this third post is going to divulge my most helpful tips for how to write specific Marzano Scales. I’m going to share with you the...
by mlicausi | Sep 15, 2015 | Assessment, Common Core, Common Core Math, Differentiation, Free Resources, Learning Goals and Scales, Marzano Scales, Most Successful Teaching Strategies, Portfolios, Teacher Evaluations
If you’re with me this morning at the Arizona Association of Teachers of Mathematics Conference, come and say hello! If you have tried to use Marzano Scales in your classroom as part of your teacher evaluation (observations) or district requirements, you...
by mlicausi | Sep 6, 2015 | Assessment, Common Core Math, Free Resources, Grading, Learning Goals and Scales, Marzano Scales, Most Successful Teaching Strategies, Motivation, Parent Communication, Portfolios, Professional Development, Teacher Evaluations
Do you get a bit frazzled preparing for conferences? Parents have a million questions and you have 10-15 minutes to explain 10-20 weeks of progress. I used to stress about where to begin the conversation. Then I figured out how to make it visual so I had less...
by mlicausi | Aug 8, 2015 | Assessment, Australian Standards ACARA, Common Core, Common Core Math, Differentiation, ELA (English Language Arts), goal setting, Grading, Learning Goals and Scales, Marzano Scales, Most Successful Teaching Strategies, Professional Development
Initially, Marzano Scales were forced on me through some district professional development. After starting to use them I really saw the benefit for students and the response I got from them was amazing!! Here are my top 7 reasons to use Marzano Scales in any...
by mlicausi | Jul 26, 2015 | Assessment, Common Core Math, Learning Goals and Scales, Marzano Scales, Most Successful Teaching Strategies, Professional Development
Are you using Learning Scales and wondering why you aren’t seeing amazing student growth? Marzano’s research (2009) claims that, “Tracking Learning Goals and Scoring Scales” is a strategy that can produce student gains of up to 34 percentile...
by mlicausi | Jul 19, 2015 | Behavior, Classroom Management, Consequences, Professional Development
Looking to establish a behavior management system this year? I finally found something I love! STARS!!!!!! For the last two years I have transitioned from full-time teacher to full-time mom. I really thought I would be better at managing children since I… have...
