Every day, teachers face the challenge of motivating struggling learners. In this must-have book, bestselling author Barbara R. Blackburn shares how you can finally solve this problem and make your classroom a place where all students want to succeed.

You'll learn practical strategies for...

• understanding extrinsic and intrinsic motivation;
• building a trusting relationship with students;
• using praise and positive feedback effectively;
• empowering students and helping them own their learning;
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Learn the most effective ways to promote student learning. This second edition of bestselling author Barbara Blackburn's Classroom Instruction from A to Z covers a broad range of key instructional strategies to help you create more meaningful, engaging learning experiences for your students. Each chapter from A to Z offers guidance on a specific aspect of classroom instruction, such as planning strong lessons; assessing student learning; creating more successful homework assignments; differentiating instruction; and scaffolding students for success.

Throughout the book,...

Learn the most effective ways to promote student learning. This second edition of bestselling author Barbara Blackburn's Classroom Instruction from A to Z covers a broad range of key instructional strategies to help you create more meaningful, engaging learning experiences for your students. Each chapter from A to Z offers guidance on a specific aspect of classroom instruction, such as planning strong lessons; assessing student learning; creating more successful homework assignments; differentiating instruction; and scaffolding students for success.

Throughout the book,...

Bestselling author and noted rigor expert Barbara Blackburn shares the secrets to getting started, maintaining momentum, and reaching your goals. Learn what rigor looks like in the classroom, understand what it means for your students, and get the keys to successful implementation. Learn how to use rigor to raise expectations, provide appropriate support, and meet the Common Core State Standards - whether or not rigor is mandated in your district This book is filled with practical, use-the-next-day strategies for all grade levels and subject areas. Use the ideas to raise the level of...

Learn how to assess students in a way that truly impacts learning. In Rigor and Assessment in the Classroom, best-selling author Barbara R. Blackburn provides a broad range of practical strategies for increasing the rigor and usefulness of your formative and summative assessments. You ll discover how to

• Create an environment where students are expected to learn at high levels;
• Evaluate and check student learning in a way that ensures growth;
• Strengthen the validity and reliability of your assessments;

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Learn how to assess students in a way that truly impacts learning. In Rigor and Assessment in the Classroom, best-selling author Barbara R. Blackburn provides a broad range of practical strategies for increasing the rigor and usefulness of your formative and summative assessments. You ll discover how to

• Create an environment where students are expected to learn at high levels;
• Evaluate and check student learning in a way that ensures growth;
• Strengthen the validity and reliability of your assessments;

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