Tracking Effort for SuccessDuring the initial months of the school term, we observed certain students who struggled with formal quizzes and tests despite demonstrating comprehension during class assignments and formative assessments. Identifying a potential lack of effort as a...

Empowering Students through reading for meaning"Reading for Meaning" is more than just a tool; it is a transformative approach to learning that fosters deep comprehension and critical thinking skills. Rooted in the concept of active reading, this method encourages...

Math Notes: A Tool for Solving Word ProblemsI have been teaching for 13 years and each year, I see many students consistently struggle with solving math word problems. So, for my action research project, I decided to incorporate the...

Engaging Students with Questioning My action research was based on the strategy “Questioning in Style.” As I started this deeper learning journey I was unaware of this specific strategy; however, over time I have gained a new appreciation for learning...

Increasing student engagement with Deeper Learning tools Even though we teach very different subject areas (mathematics and health/physical education), we are experiencing the same types of behaviors from our middle school students.  In any classroom regardless of subject area, teachers...