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Problem Solving in Math

What is non-routine problem-solving? Also referred to as creative problem-solving, non-routine problem-solving requires some degree of creativity or originality.  Non-routine problems typically do not have an immediately apparent strategy for solving them.…

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Nonfiction Text Structures

Nonfiction text structures refer to how authors organize and present information in their writing. Understanding these structures can help students develop critical thinking skills, improve reading comprehension, and become better…

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Nonfiction text structures refer to how authors organize and present information in their writing. Understanding these structures can help students develop critical thinking skills, improve reading comprehension, and become better…

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Sketch Notes

Teaching your students to take notes can be a daunting task. However, teaching students to take Sketch Notes is not only a more natural process for students, but it is…

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Verb Tenses and Timelines

When students (especially English Language Learners) move beyond the simple verb tenses, confusion can begin to set in. Using timelines helps students visualize and conceptualized the appropriate context for each…

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When students (especially English Language Learners) move beyond the simple verb tenses, confusion can begin to set in. Using timelines helps students visualize and conceptualized the appropriate context for each…

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Free Depth and Complexity Bookmarks

As teachers, one of our most important goals is to teach our students to think critically.  This life-long skill really transcends all programs, standards, and curriculums.  If we can teach students to think…

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Nonfiction Text Structures Key Words and Phrases

When teaching nonfiction text structures, it can be really helpful to spend some time focusing on the key words and phrases that are specific to each text structure. Our students…

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When teaching nonfiction text structures, it can be really helpful to spend some time focusing on the key words and phrases that are specific to each text structure. Our students…

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