Almarode John T.

Get your students excited about science and math! Are your lessons falling on unengaged ears? Maybe it's time to mix things up! John Almarode and Ann Miller provide numerous strategies and a model for developing engaging science and math lessons and units that captivate students, activate prior knowledge, and invigorate student interest by making lessons rigorous and relevant. Based on the latest brain research, this book includes: -Content-specific lessons plans and strategies for middle and secondary school teachers -Useful forms and supplements for each strategy -Examples across all areas of middle and high school math and science, including physics, algebra, and chemistry -Lesson plan templates to get you started

In high-impact mathematics instruction, it's not only what works, but when. This hands-on sequel to Visible Learning for Mathematics puts visible learning strategies in action using grade-leveled examples and a decision-making matrix.

This book operationalizes Visible Learning's Teacher Clarity and Student Expectations into five essential components: crafting learning intentions and success criteriaco-constructing learning intentions and success criteria with learnerscreating opportunities for students to respond (i.e., formative assessment)effective feedback on and for learningstudents and teachers sharing learning and progress

In high-impact mathematics instruction, it's not only what works, but when. This hands-on sequel to Visible Learning for Mathematics puts visible learning strategies in action in high school classrooms to help teachers leverage the most effective teaching practices at the most effective time to meet the surface, deep, and transfer learning needs of every student.

In Visible Learning for Science, the authors reveal that it's not about which strategy to use, but when to use it, and plot a vital K-12 framework for choosing the right approach at the right time, depending on where students are within the three phases of learning: surface, deep, and transfer. Synthesizing state-of-the-art science instruction and assessment with over fifteen years of John Hattie's cornerstone educational research, this framework for maximum learning spans the range of topics in the life and physical sciences. Employing classroom examples from all grade levels, the authors empower teachers to plan, develop, and implement high-impact instruction for each phase of the learning cycle.

From Snorkelers to Scuba Divers in the Elementary Science Classroom: Strategies and Lessons That Move Students Toward Deeper Learning By John Almarode and Ann M. Miller. Inspire a deep and lasting love of science in young students With so much attention paid to student performance in science, it is imperative for teacher to foster prolonged interest and deep conceptual understanding from an early age. From Snorkelers to Scuba Divers combines the latest findings in the science of learning with student and teacher-tested techniques to provide the framework for encouraging young learners to shed their snorkels and plunge into the world of science. Readers will find: Evidence-based, research-driven strategies that encourage both deep thinking and conceptual understandingClassroom examples that demonstrate each aspect of the standards-based instructional framework in action Professional development tasks that provide teachers with support in implementing strategies for students at all levels, from surface to deep