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At the end of each lesson, students assess their progress according to Robert Marzano’s scale. Their self-assessments determine their daily differentiated practice experiences.
Students earn (and deduct!) points based on their choices and mindsets during each class. They can then convert these points at the end of each week to participate in the classroom economy the teacher has established.
This poster helps students accurately assess their level of understanding on Marzano's scale and determine next steps.
Here is a student-facing reminder that they have many opportunities to earn more money, while still having to think about how their poor decisions could hurt their wallets.
This menu guides students through choice activities during station rotation.
This screenshot shows the learning pathways students can engage with in Schoology.
Student conferences empower students to take ownership of their learning, open a dialogue between teachers and students and allow for more effective progress monitoring.
Locust Grove Middle School designs a capstone project for soon-to-graduate 8th graders modeled around 'Genius Hour.' Students select a topic to research and build expertise in, working towards a final presentation and using a predefined rubric to...
Locust Grove Middle School designs a capstone project for soon-to-graduate 8th graders modeled around 'Genius Hour.' Students select a topic to research and build expertise in, working towards a final presentation and using a predefined rubric to...
Educators discuss the use of soft deadlines and work pacing at Locust Grove Middle School.
This strategy, created by Unlocking Time, captures how schools create time for students to explore their passions, encouraging student agency and creativity.