by mlicausi | May 19, 2015 | Classroom Management, Common Core Math, Grading, Grading, Learning Goals and Scales, 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!...
by mlicausi | May 15, 2015 | Classroom Management, Common Core Math, Grading, Math, Motivation
(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...
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 | 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 20, 2014 | Classroom Management, Common Core, Common Core Math, Free Resources, Grading
Back again with Blog Hoppin’ for Teacher Week. Today’s topic is organization! I can relate to Dee Dee Willis in her confession, “I am NOT organized by nature.” It took me several years of teaching to learn how to be organized. I was always...