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3 Tips Make Marzano Scales Effective
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 points! So what's the...
Behavior Management with Effective Rewards
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 years...
Marzano Scales Designed for K-2
Marzano scales are not that easy to create on your own, and even more difficult as you try to dissect what little background knowledge that young children have. After a bit of procrastination, I decided on a format that I felt, after having taught first and second...
5 Tips for Writing Marzano Scales
Is it just me, or is it a little bit time-consuming to create unique Marzano scales? What I find most difficult is deciding what content or sub-goal should be at each level under the primary goal. When I am developing assessments, I usually define each sub-goal as a...
Get Your Students Motivated to Reach Any Goal with Marzano Scales
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...
Make Grading Easier with Marzano Scales
Fitting Everything in Is a Challenge! A couple days ago I was asked a pretty big question about implementing the Assessments with Learning Goals and Scales in the classroom. I wanted to give it ample space because a few sentences just isn't going to cover it! User...
Math Games in the Classroom! FUN! FUN! FUN!
(These games were designed for grades 3-8 aligned to the Common Core Standards.) This time of the year with test pressure behind us, lots of teachers are looking for fun ways to review or unwind. I have always loved using games in the classroom, but they can easily...
You Oughta Know About – Marzano’s Learning Goals and 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 Teaching: A...
Classroom Management with Rewards and Consequences
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!...