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Student-centered learning for busy teachers

Improving Reading Expression

Reading with the proper expression is deeply tied to reading comprehension. If students cannot read with expression, they are not likely to truly understand the text. Expression is far more complex than you might think and requires several skills. Expressive readers can modulate their intonation, chunk words (text phrasing), and change their reading rate when appropriate. There's a lot more to ... Read the Post

Using Digital Math Tiles with Google Classroom

Digital math tiles are hands-on activities that take students’ thinking beyond procedures and rote memorization. These engaging resources activate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, all while building a true understanding of important math concepts (e.g., place value, fractions, math facts, area & perimeter, and so much more). If you want to read more about why math tiles are ... Read the Post

Text Phrasing and Reading Fluency

When it comes to reading fluency, text phrasing (an element of prosody) can be a challenging skill to teach. While repeated reading helps students increase students' words correct per minute (WCPM) rate, it is often not enough to combat the word-by-word "robot" reading that we often see with our struggling readers. To help students read more fluently, and thus improve reading comprehension, ... Read the Post

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