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Teachers using 8-step process to boost student scores

Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009

Some Virginia educators are finding success by constantly assessing students' understanding as part of an eight-step process designed to improve student achievement. The "8-Step Instructional Cycle" -- developed by two authors who have written about closing the achievement gap -- instructs teachers to teach a lesson, then assess students for understanding. If 80% of students pass the quiz, teachers move on to another lesson, but if most fail, the lesson is retaught. Roanoke Times (Va.), The (11/01)


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Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009

Educator: Math lessons should be rigorous, not impossible

Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009

NBCT calls on Obama to listen to teachers when pushing reform

Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009

Merit pay for Texas teachers did not lead to increase in achievement

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Teachers go with the flow in hip-hop lessons

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Students use Brain Gym to focus energy, boost achievement

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Educators are supporting new "kid-friendly" math textbooks

Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 04, 2009

Certification-renewal decisions made

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