by mlicausi | Oct 2, 2015 | Common Core, Common Core Math, Grading, Learning Goals and Scales, Marzano Scales, Math
An interesting question on TpT got me thinking about removing the Common Core standard quote from the student assessments and posters. A teacher from Florida mentioned that she is not allowed to use any materials that have “Common Core” written on them....
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 14, 2015 | Grading
Don’t forget to Sign up for the FREE Common Core Math Quizzes this month by following my blog! “Follow by Email” in the menu bar. This Saturday the 19th, I will be presenting a session on “How to Increase Student Engagement with Learning Goals...
by mlicausi | Sep 11, 2015 | Grading
I hope the new school year has begun smoothly for all of you! Summer always seems to go by so quickly and then you hit the ground running into a new school year. The plus side is that you’ve just begun and there’s plenty of time to make sure your students...
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...