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Foreword | |
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Introduction | |
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Recognizing Student Differences | |
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Reaching All Students Through Differentiated Instruction | |
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Definitions, Descriptions, and Key Components | |
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How, What, and Through Which Means Do We Differentiate? | |
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The Challenge of Differentiating Instruction | |
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Multisensory Instruction | |
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The Advantages of Cooperative Learning | |
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Brain-Compatible Research and Strategies | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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References | |
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Reaching Students Through Their Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences | |
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Learning Styles | |
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Multiple Intelligences | |
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Learning Style Elements | |
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References | |
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Reproducibles | |
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The 100 Percent Smart Activity | |
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Job Application | |
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Understanding and Reaching Special Populations of Students | |
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Learning Disabilities | |
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder | |
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Other Mental Health Disorders in Children | |
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Asperger's Syndrome | |
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English Language Learners | |
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Gifted and Talented Students | |
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Dual or Multiple Exceptionalities | |
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Tips for Parents of Children in Special Populations | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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References | |
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Understanding Reading and Writing Difficulties in Students | |
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Prevalence of Reading Problems and Research Results | |
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The Gender Gap in Reading | |
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Reading Disorders | |
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Struggles with Writing | |
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Research-Based Literacy Intervention Programs | |
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Other Important Resources | |
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References | |
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Reaching Students in the Classroom and at Home | |
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Using Accommodations, Modifications, and Supports | |
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Student Support Team Process | |
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Accommodations, Modifications, and Supports Checklists | |
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School Support Staff and Expertise | |
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References | |
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Managing Behavior Through Support and Interventions | |
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Understanding Student Behavior | |
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Supporting Proactive Classroom Management | |
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Preventing Student Misbehavior in the Classroom | |
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Implementing Behavior Management Systems | |
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Addressing Student Misbehavior | |
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Research-Based Model of Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports | |
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Tips for Dealing with Challenging or Difficult Kids | |
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References | |
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Reproducibles | |
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Behavioral Improvement Report | |
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Elementary School Daily Report | |
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Middle School Daily Report | |
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Self-Monitoring Behavior Log | |
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Student-Generated Progress Report | |
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Questioning and Engaging Students | |
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Getting and Focusing Students' Attention | |
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Maintaining Students' Attention Through Active Participation | |
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Questioning Techniques to Increase Student Participation | |
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Other Inclusive Questioning Strategies | |
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Socratic Seminar | |
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Reciprocal Teaching | |
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Asking the Right Questions | |
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Questioning Games and Other Ideas | |
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Questioning Tips for Parents | |
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References | |
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Fostering Students' Self-Esteem and Resilience | |
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Student Needs for School Success | |
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Classroom Strategies and Programs to Promote Self-Esteem | |
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Schoolwide Strategies and Programs to Build Resilience and Self-Esteem | |
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Community Mentorship Programs | |
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Community Service | |
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Interventions and Supports | |
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Principals' Efforts | |
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References | |
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Reproducibles | |
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Student Standout for the Week | |
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Buddy Assistance Folder | |
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Increasing Home-School Collaboration and Parent Involvement | |
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Strategies for Increasing Parent Participation in School Activities and Functions | |
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Partnering with Parents of Special Population Students | |
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Communication Tips for Teachers | |
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Communication Tips for Parents | |
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Home Extension Activities | |
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References | |
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Reproducibles | |
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Parent Interest Form | |
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Parent Report | |
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Home Extension Activities | |
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Working to Improve Organization, Time Management, and Homework Success | |
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What Teachers Can Do to Help Build Organizational Skills | |
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What Teachers Can Do to Help with Time Management | |
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What Teachers Can Do to Support the Homework Process | |
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References | |
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Reproducibles | |
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Notebook Check | |
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Substitute Plan | |
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Daily Monitoring | |
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Weekly Progress Report | |
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Homework Tips for Parents | |
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Designing Curriculum to Hook in Students | |
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Hooking in Reluctant Readers and Writers | |
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What Is Balanced Literacy? | |
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Motivating Struggling Readers and Writers | |
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Books That Appeal to Reluctant Readers | |
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Activities to Keep Reluctant Readers Reading | |
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Resources | |
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Reproducibles | |
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Using Shel Silverstein's "Messy Room" | |
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Poetry Log | |
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Comic Strip Recording Sheet | |
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Wrapper/Label Information Sheet | |
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Idiom Activity Form | |
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Let's Read a Menu | |
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Almanac Research Sheet | |
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Create Your Own Almanac Questions | |
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Let's Read a Television Guide | |
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Television Watching Observation and Evaluation Sheet | |
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Caldecott Books Recording and Information Sheet | |
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Let's Read a Recipe | |
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Book Report Monthly Schedule | |
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Bookmark | |
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Let's Create a Report Card | |
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Create Your Own Test | |
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Literature/Geography Study Guide | |
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Making Oral Language Come Alive in Your Classroom | |
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Making Talk Important in the Upper-Grade Classroom | |
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Getting Students to Use Oral Language | |
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Assessing Oral Language | |
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References | |
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Teacher Resources | |
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Reproducibles | |
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Speech Plan Sheet | |
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Oral Language Monthly Presentations | |
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An Oral Language Presentation: A How-to-Do Speech | |
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Interview Planning Sheet | |
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Game Day Activity | |
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Science Experiment Planning Sheet: Oral Presentation | |
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Oral Language Teacher Evaluation | |
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Oral Language Peer Evaluation | |
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Revvin' Up the Content Areas | |
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Nonfiction: We're All in This Together | |
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Social Studies and Other Textbooks: A Deeper Look | |
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Discovery Through Nonfiction: Research in the Classroom | |
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The Science Connection | |
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References | |
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Teacher Resources | |
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Reproducibles | |
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A Biographical Journey | |
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Native American Poster Board Project | |
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Native American Poster Project Rubric | |
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Explorer Notebook Student Packet | |
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Explorer Notebook (Group) Student Check-Off List | |
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Sample Starters for the Diary Entry for The Great Kapok Tree | |
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Rubric for The Great Kapok Tree: Point of View Response to Literature | |
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Research Note-Taking Sheet | |
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Information About Bibliographies | |
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Mystery Place or Mystery Creature Research Report Rubric | |
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What Your Mystery Research Report Should Include | |
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Mystery Research Project Rubric (Individual) | |
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Mystery Powder Observation Sheet | |
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Research Topic Suggestions | |
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Discovery Fair Due Date Schedule | |
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Discovery Fair Essentials | |
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Student/Teacher Evaluation Form | |
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Research: Add Some of Those "Extras" | |
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Research Daily Log | |
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Student Interest Survey Form for Observational Investigation | |
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Observation Study | |
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Observation Project Information Sheet | |
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Becoming a Pumpkinologist: An Observation and Hands-On Investigation | |
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Pumpkin Investigation Letter to Parents | |
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Plant Observation Team Sheet | |
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Science Project Student Evaluation | |
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Motivating Students to Be Successful Mathematicians | |
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Recent Reform in Math Instruction | |
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Setting Up the Classroom | |
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Supporting Classroom Learning | |
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Instructional Practices | |
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Assessing Student Work | |
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Using Resources | |
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Addressing the Needs of Special Populations | |
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Making Math Relevant Through Real-Life Experiences | |
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Other Tips for Teachers | |
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References | |
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Teacher Resources | |
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Reproducibles | |
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Math Assignment Sheet | |
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Geometry Design Project | |
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Pig Score Sheet | |
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End-of-Year Math Evaluation | |
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Math Is Everywhere You Look Assignment Sheet | |
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Math Is Everywhere You Look Evaluation Form | |
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Graphing Can Be Fun: A Math Project | |
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Question Possibilities for Graphing Projects | |
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Graphing Project Design Form | |
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Parent Letter for the Shopping Adventure | |
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Shopping Adventure Recording Sheet | |
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Super Bowl Math Activity Packet | |
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Survival Math Parent Letter | |
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Survival Math Packet (Experiencing Math in Your Everyday Life) | |
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Survival Math Rubric-Teacher Evaluation | |
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Survival Math Record Sheet | |
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Survival Math Checklist Activity | |
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Survival Math Peer Evaluation Form | |
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Math in the Real World | |
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Using a Menu to Solve Math Problems | |
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Thanksgiving Math Project-Simulation | |
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Gift Giving Math Project for December | |
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Making the Most of Music and Art in the Classroom | |
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Providing Balance Between Work and Relaxation | |
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Music Implementation | |
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Art Implementation | |
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Books for Music and Art Centers | |
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References | |
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Teacher Resources | |
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Reproducible | |
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Photography Project | |
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Index | |