How to Meet Standards, Motivate Students, and Still Enjoy Teaching!

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<p>"This is a must-read for all of the practitioners who do not want to ′teach to the test.′ The book offers a sure-fire way to create lifelong learners who are motivated to come to school and who enjoy being part of an energized community."<br/>—Joan E. Anderson, Reading Instructor<br/>Oakridge Middle School, Naples, FL</p><p>"If teachers ever wondered how to integrate standards, high-stakes testing, and student learning, they need wonder no more. This book has something for everyone."<br/>—Randy Cook, Chemistry and Physics Teacher<br/>Tri County High School, Morley, MI</p><p>Apply user-friendly tools to create a stimulating environment for student growth while implementing standards!</p><p>How can teachers successfully create a standards-based classroom that meets accountability requirements and also provide a learning environment where both teachers and students can thrive? This book gives teachers ways to flourish in their profession as they engage students, increase their self-confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.</p><p>The second edition of How to Meet Standards, Motivate Students, and Still Enjoy Teaching! offers a productive way of approaching standards and a framework for classroom practice to give all students the opportunity to succeed. The author demonstrates how teachers can follow a standards-based curriculum while:</p>Creating a community of learners who are self-directed, interactive, cooperative, and focused on quality Making reflection a routine for both teachers and studentsTeaching content and processDeveloping more authentic student tasks and assessment methods<p>With updated references and new reproducibles for immediate use, this invaluable resource helps teachers maintain creativity and fun in the classroom while focusing on standards and building learners′ academic skills.</p>