Alternatives To ‘How Was School?”
“What did you learn in school today?” It’s easy to resort to cliches when talking to kids about school. Here are some alternatives.
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Here are 22 simple assessment strategies and tips to help you become more frequent in your teaching, planning, and curriculum design.
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An Updated Guide To Questioning In The Classroom
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