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 5, 2015 | Assessment, Common Core Math, Differentiation, Free Resources, Learning Goals and Scales, Marzano Scales, Math, Most Successful Teaching Strategies, Motivation
My husband and I spent our recent 5th Anniversary in Sedona, AZ. One of the most beautiful places I have ever been in the U.S., and the place he proposed to me. We wanted to enjoy the hiking, rock climbing, creek swimming, and our favorite winery, Oak Creek. We...
by mlicausi | Oct 7, 2014 | Common Core, Common Core Math, Differentiation, Gifted and Talented Resources, Grading, Learning Goals and Scales, Marzano Scales, Math, Most Successful Teaching Strategies
Linking up with Middle School Math Moments for Working on It Wednesday! Is it just me, or is it a little bit time-consuming to create unique scales? The following article gives a 5-step process to create your own scales for any learning goal you choose. This might be...
by mlicausi | Sep 29, 2014 | Assessment, Certificates, Common Core Math, Free Resources, Grading
Rereading Harry & Rosemary Wong’s book, “The First Days of School,” inspired me to start a Facebook discussion about student motivation and engagement. It’s one thing to effectively track student progress in a way that they can SEE,...
by mlicausi | Aug 17, 2014 | Common Core, Common Core Math, Differentiation, Grading, Learning Goals and Scales, Marzano Scales, Math, Most Successful Teaching Strategies
Everyone, kids and adults, need time to try new things out for themselves to see how it “fits.” I know for me reading directions from other people, or seeing sample pages can give me good ideas, but I may or may not interpret them the same, or be able to...
