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State Testing in 2020-2021: A Tough Conversation Apr 13, 2021

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For some teachers, students have already taken their first standardized test despite the challenging year it has been. For others, test prep season is about to begin. In today’s episode, we discuss some of the positives of testing this year and some ways to make this testing season something your students will look forward to. Plus, listen to grab your free set of testing cheat sheets to help your students study.

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*Resources mentioned*

Test Prep Units with self-grading quick checks can be found here.

Digital Assessment Pack with all MtM quizzes can be found here.

Why You Should Be Using Small Groups in Your Classroom Apr 06, 2021

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Sometimes the most beneficial teaching practice for students can also be the most overwhelming. Enter small groups. Small groups are full of moving pieces, and they are a lot to juggle for even the most experienced teacher. This episode will break down the challenges, the benefits, and give you some practical tips to help you get started with your small groups tomorrow.

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*Resources mentioned*

CCSS Small Group and Math Intervention Binder Pages

TEKS Small Group and Math Intervention Binder Pages

Maneuvering Math Intervention Program

Breaking Down The Grid Method with Chad Ostrowski Mar 30, 2021

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In today’s episode, I chat with Chad Ostrowski, creator of The Grid Method and CEO of Teach Better. We discuss how Chad’s hardest year of teaching led him to develop this new method of instruction and how it could work for you and your classroom.

Listeners can save 25% on The Grid Method Course by using code: GoodMorningTeacher at checkout.

Follow Chad on Twitter @chadostrowski or on Instagram @chad.a.ostrowski
To follow Teach Better on Instagram or Twitter, you can follow them @teachbetterteam

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*Resources Mentioned*

Maneuvering the Middle Curriculum

6th Grade TEKS | 7th Grade TEKS | 8th Grade TEKS

6th Grade CCSS | 7th Grade CCSS | 8th Grade CCSS

More Feedback, Less Grading Mar 23, 2021

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If you want to get off the hamster wheel of constantly grading and tracking down missing assignments, then this episode is for you. We breakdown why grading might not be the best way to motivate students or monitor progress and how feedback can be more effective for students in the long run. We share how to give more feedback and how to grade assignments in less time. Plus, learn which Maneuvering the Middle resources now have more self-grading features.

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*Resources mentioned*

Test Prep Units with self-grading quick checks can be found here.

Digital Assessment Pack with all MTM quizzes can be found here.

4 Things I Always Do When Lesson Planning Mar 16, 2021

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Does lesson planning take up too much of your valuable time? I always do 4 things when lesson planning to help me stay streamlined, organized, and ready for any curveballs. Get more lessons planned in less time by looking at the big picture and finalizing the small details. Plus, grab some free digital performance tasks designed for middle school and Algebra students.

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*Resources mentioned*
Maneuvering the Middle Curriculum

6th Grade TEKS | 7th Grade TEKS | 8th Grade TEKS

6th Grade CCSS | 7th Grade CCSS | 8th Grade CCSS

Productively Advocating for Yourself Mar 09, 2021

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Teachers are advocates. We discover a student has a need, we communicate the need to various stakeholders, and then we use our collective brainpower and resources to make sure that need is met. When a former student struggled to see the board, I worked with the counselor to help this student get a prescription and the glasses they needed.

Teachers advocate for many people in their lives. Why do we not do it for ourselves?

On today’s episode, we give you a 5-step process for advocating for yourself to your administration or leadership. Do you have a problem that needs to be solved, but don’t have the power to fix it on your own? Then this episode is for you.

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Five Tech Tips for Student Engagement and Teacher Happiness Mar 02, 2021

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Looking for some practical technology tools that will help students actually *practice* and not just *play*? We've got 5 ideas to help. Find out what we love about Blooket, GimKit, and Badgr, and find out what two Chrome extensions no teacher should live without.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Digital Activity Bundles 6th grade | 7th grade | 8th grade | Algebra 1

Digital Assessment Packs

Life-Saving Math Activities that Work for All Classroom Settings Mar 02, 2021

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Do you want your students to get excited about math? Look no further -- digital activities can do just that. Teachers share all of the many ways you can use them in your in-person or digital classroom. Plus, get your own set to try for free!

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Digital Activity Bundles 6th grade | 7th grade | 8th grade | Algebra 1

How to Set Your Students Up for Success with These Two Quick Tips Mar 02, 2021

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If managing your virtual classroom has you and your students feeling frustrated, then this is for you. Get back to the basics with these 2 tips that you can implement digitally TODAY. Your students will feel successful which means you will feel successful.

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Three Simple Strategies to Help You Work Smarter Not Harder Mar 02, 2021

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Teachers have a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it. Check out 3 tips for increasing your productivity and managing your workload. Develop a plan for how to manage your to-do list and execute it efficiently. Plus, learn about a tool that helps students and teachers stay organized in the digital classroom (and find out how to get it for free).

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