PD 4/27/16 Mrs. Perkins' Dolch Words What Works Clearinghouse WWC released reviews of 7 studies In February, the WWC released reviews of 7 studies that meet WWC standards with or without reservations and reported positive effects, meaning that they were well-designed studies that provide evidence that the interventions improved outcomes. Strong evidence (Tier 1) A study of Adventures Aboard the S.S. GRIN found positive effects on prosocial behavior and student behavior outcomes. Promising evidence (Tier 3) An IES-funded study of Montessori preschool found positive effects on cognitive and phonics outcomes. A study of Super Solvers found positive effects on numbers and operations outcomes. Studies of (1) First Step Next and homeBase, (2) Disc ‘O’ Sit cushion, and (3) daily report cards found positive effects on student behavior outcomes. The WWC also reviewed 34 studies that found uncertain effects or did not meet WWC standards. >> More info
Search Looking Back and Moving Forward Pre-K-2 This final lesson of the unit reviews the work of the previous lessons through a variety of activity stations, one of which involves using an interactive graphing tool. Students model with buttons and record addition and subtraction. Measuring with Our Foot Students measure the same distances as in the previous lesson using an outline cutout of their own foot. What’s Next? Pre-K-2, 3-5 In this lesson, students make patterns with objects, read patterns and find patterns in the environment. National Population Projections In this activity, students examine the United States Census Bureau Web site to investigate population projections from 1990-2100. State Population Projections In this activity, students examine the United States Census Bureau Web site to investigate projections of the total population of states from 1995-2025. High Temperature Every Beat Of Your Heart Maintaining the Balance Finding the Balance A Brownie Bake
Mindfulness Professor Garfield: Welcome to the Teacher's Lounge Helpful Information for Parents and Teachers Listen to an overview of the Professor Garfield website by Madelyn Ferris, board member of the Professor Garfield Foundation, with Mark Gura who oversees the literacy Special Interest Group of ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education.) Special Episode: Professor Garfield The purpose of the Professor Garfield Teachers' Lounge Section is to provide free, user-friendly, and standards-based learning materials for the classroom teacher, parent, tutor, or mentor. Our highly respected educational partner, Ball State University, is guiding the development of this section based on scientifically proven principles, best practices, and proven classroom methodology. Materials included on the Professor Garfield site are developed and reviewed by educational experts who have the best interests of students and educators in mind. The initial phase of PGF is focused on K - 3 with emphasis on reading and writing skills.
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