Rigor in Your Classroom

Rigor in Your Classroom

<P>Teachers are required to increase the rigor for students, but how? This book by bestselling author and rigor expert Barbara Blackburn has the answer! It is a treasure chest of more than 200 practical and highly-effective tools that can be used across grade levels and subject areas to increase student rigor, leading your students to higher engagement and deeper learning. </P> <P>Topics covered include…</P> <UL> <P> <LI>Asking higher-level questions </LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Scaffolding to help all students achieve success</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Differentiating instruction and using modifications</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Fostering independence through gradual release of responsibility</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Increasing text difficulty and teaching close reading</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Setting high expectations </LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Changing students’ views of success</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Encouraging effort and goal-setting</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Creating an environment that is conducive to learning</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Using effective grading policies and assessment tools</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Working with parents, colleagues, and administrators</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>And much, much more!</LI> <P></P></UL><I> <P>Rigor in Your Classroom</I> will be your go-to resource throughout the school year, as you continually return to it to try new tools with your students. Bonus: The tools are accompanied by graphic organizers, charts, templates, and reproducibles for easy implementation.</P>