6-8 Middle School
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in grades 6-8.
14 Exceptionally Fun Math Games for Middle and High School
Robust skill-building and reinforcement of key mathematical concepts lie beneath the excitement of these games.458Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.4 Activities to Foster a Positive Math Identity
Developing a positive sense of self in relation to math can have a major impact on student achievement.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Getting the Most Out of the Reader’s Notebook
In high school, reading instruction sometimes gets short shrift. Interactive notebooks can increase students’ intrinsic motivation to read.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.6 Foundational Ways to Scaffold Student Learning
A collection of evidence-backed tips to help students cross the bridge from confusion to clarity.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using Python Coding to Boost Students’ Interest in Algebra
Using basic coding to check work in math class is fun and introduces students to valuable coding basics.118Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.3 Ways to Help Students Overcome the Forgetting Curve
Our brains are wired to forget things unless we take active steps to remember. Here’s how you can help students hold on to what they learn.7 Study Habits to Teach Kids This School Year
Studying is critical to academic success—but many students have never been shown how to do it effectively.3 Ways to Boost Students’ Motivation to Learn
New research suggests that motivation isn’t built on grades but on whether grades match students’ expectations, so showing them evidence of their learning is key.10 National Parks Service Resources Every Teacher Should Know About
Teachers can explore these lesson plans, websites, and other resources to enhance project-based learning units that incorporate a variety of subjects.261Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Projects, Purpose, and the Teenage Mind
Neuroscientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang on why adolescent students search for deeper meaning—and what that tells us about designing schools that engage teens.Managing Your Class Without Collective Punishment
Even in moments of frustration, teachers can hold disruptive students accountable without punishing the class as a group.2.9kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using Oral Assessments to Enrich Our Understanding of Student Learning
If you’ve ever had the sense that grades didn’t truly reflect what students had learned, formal and informal talks can give you more data and a more accurate picture.54 Excellent, Low-Stakes Writing Prompts
Across grade levels, engaging and creative writing prompts encourage kids to explore their opinions, reflect on experiences, and build strong arguments.Sharpening Students’ Communication Skills With Moot Court
Get ready to turn your students into justices, advocates, and informed citizens as they navigate real court cases.217Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How Classroom Jobs for Teens Instill Responsibility
When middle and high school students take ownership of tasks in their classroom regularly, they build a culture of teamwork and support.
