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4 Simple Ways We Can Pre-Assess Students

To teach a more effective lesson, you can use quick and easy pre-assessment strategies. Author and consultant Barbara R. Blackburn suggests 3 Alike/Red Herring, Word Sorts, If/Then, and Analyzing Web Content to gauge the readiness of your students and adjust your plan as needed.

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The Worst Teaching Mistake I Ever Made

Debbie Silver’s worst mistake? She managed to teach middle level science classes for too many years without ever fully embracing the practice of pre-assessment. See how her teaching changed and how yours might too with her simple go-to pre-assessment tools.