Middle Web

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Ronald Williamson and Barbara R. Blackburn show how to balance the process of teacher evaluation (number of observations, conferences and written reports) with the importance of using the evaluation system to support teacher improvement and re-enforce effective teacher habits. The post Teacher Evaluation That Works for Everyone first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Northeastern University

OCTOBER 20, 2024

As the Fall 2024 academic calendar approaches the halfway point – we have had multiple field trips and many more planned. Teachers were invited to apply for field trips in August/September – and over 30 teachers did so. This year, we have 20 field trips planned: 8 this semester and 12 next semester. See below for a summary of field trips to date and to see what is coming up!

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Basic-Mathematics

OCTOBER 20, 2024

This Pythagorean theorem worksheet will help students clearly understand the Pythagorean theorem while allowing teachers to print unlimited worksheets

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Newton STEM

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Boston College Splash is a daylong event offering courses for students in grades 6-12 taught by undergraduate and graduate students. Students can choose from courses covering a vast array of topics, including forensic science, global public health issues, and the history of ice cream. The program will take place on Saturday, November 23 in Stokes South Hall on Boston College’s main campus.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Newton STEM

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Registration is now open for Northeastern University Splash , a daylong event offering workshops for students in grades 8-12 run by undergraduate students. Class topics include robotics, film, medicine, comedy, and philosophy. The event will take place on Saturday, November 9 in Ryder Hall on Northeastern’s campus and is free, with lunch and merchandise included.

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