How Much Homework Should a 4th Grader Have?
Some kids love to do homework. But most do not. They spend the whole day in school. They get home hungry, tired of sitting, studying, and being quiet, and ready…
Inspirational Gear for Teachers
Teachers do so much for their students. The vast majority of teachers work tirelessly into the night to prepare for an engaging educational experience for our children the next day. …
Can a Teacher Teach Without a Lesson Plan?
Lesson planning takes a long time, especially for newer teachers. And most teachers are already facing a deficit in time. Sometimes there is a temptation to teach without a lesson…
How to Grade Student Participation: A Fair Approach
Student participation is critical in the classroom and literally in every age range. Teachers need it to be able to help gauge how well students are grasping the material they…
Should Teachers Be Using True or False Questions on Tests?
Many teachers love to put true or false questions on tests because they are easier to formulate when making up tests. Many students prefer them to having to fill in…
Are Open-Book Exams a Closed Case? The Pros and Cons
When I was in school, open book tests were my jam. I had a pretty photographic memory. I studied for tests by remembering where things were located in the books…
10 Great Tips to Make Homework Fun for 4th Graders
Every teacher and parent knows that after students have spent the day at school, the last thing they want is to go home and do a bunch of homework.Over the…
“Did My Student Copy and Paste?” Here’s How to Find Out
There is so much written word in the world, it would seem almost insurmountable to figure out if your student copied and pasted their assignment.Back in the day, it would…