| Description |
xx, 119 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Series |
The series on school reform |
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Series on school reform.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 113) and index. |
| Contents |
What does a competent classroom look like? -- What drives a course? -- Are specific curricular goals aligned with essential questions? -- Have students been given the opportunity to succeed? -- Why performance standards? -- How are performance standards used to calculate grades? -- How do you keep a good think going? -- How can the competent classrrom work better? |
| Summary |
Describes the cross-disciplinary journey of two high school teachers trying to align curriculum, assessment, and performance standards in their classrooms. With a focus on the importance of constantly inspiring students, the authors troubleshoot issues surrounding content standards, instructional objectives, and the aims of curriculum. |
| Subject |
High school teaching -- United States.
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Classroom management -- United States.
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Education, Secondary -- Standards -- United States.
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Education, Secondary -- United States -- Curricula.
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| Added Author |
Tomaino, Mary.
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| ISBN |
0807740225 paperback alkaline paper |
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0810620847 NEA |
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