"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."
-Joan E. Anderson, Reading Instructor
Oakridge Middle School, Naples, FL
"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."
-Randy Cook, Chemistry and Physics Teacher
Tri County High School, Morley, MI
Apply user-friendly tools to create a stimulating environment for student growth while implementing standards!
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.
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:
- Creating a community of learners who are self-directed, interactive, cooperative, and focused on quality
- Making reflection a routine for both teachers and students
- Teaching content and process
- Developing more authentic student tasks and assessment methods
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.
Industry Reviews
"This book is relevant and needed in today's schools. It would make a great workshop or book study to help teachers who are struggling with standards." -- Laura Cumbee, Special Education Math Teacher "Offers a wealth of practical strategies for creating a standards-based classroom and achieving academic success for all students. It is a must-have for all public educators and administrators." -- Marsha Basanda, Fifth-Grade Teacher "An excellent source of both information and teacher resources. I recommend this book to any teacher or administrator who is looking for a way to implement standards and improve student outcomes so that all students are making adequate yearly progress." -- Jolene Dockstader, Seventh-Grade Teacher "This is a must-read for all of the practitioners who do not want to 'teach to the test.' It is a sure-fire way to create lifelong learners who are motivated to come to school and who enjoy being part of an energized community." -- Joan E. Anderson, Reading Instructor "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." -- Randy Cook, Chemistry and Physics Teacher "Benson offers a relevant resource guide for implementing standards-based classrooms that will help educators at all levels of educational reform grasp the key instructional components to support the expectations for student learning. This book is a must-have in preparing our students for their future role as lifelong learners competing on the world market." -- Lynn Freeman, Leadership Facilitator "This resource for teachers and administrators maps an attainable path to student success and deeper learning. Benson creates a clear vision for meeting the standards through best practices that motivate students and create a classroom community of learners. This book is ideal for teachers looking to make their classrooms engaging and to develop student efficacy." -- Linda C. Diaz, Program Specialist for Professional Development
