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The Dictionary of Education Terms: Project-based Learning
What's the difference between project-oriented learning and project-based learning? We have the details.
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The Dictionary of Education Terms: Rigor
You'll hear "rigorous" used to describe all sorts of things in English/Language Arts. But what does it actually mean? Here's a quick explanation.
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The Dictionary of Education Terms: Gamification
Gamification, also called games-based learning, is the application of game concepts and/or game mechanics to non-games.
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The Dictionary of Education Terms: Aligned
Lots of teaching resources come with the claim that they're "aligned" with the Common Core State Standards. But what does that term really mean?
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The Dictionary of Education Terms: Literature Circle
What are literature circles, and how can they help your students learn? Answers inside.
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The Dictionary of Education Terms: Formative Assessment
Formative assessments are great tools for learning more about what your students have learned -- and *how* they learn.
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The Dictionary of Education Terms: Flipped Classroom
The idea of the "flipped classroom" has taken root in schools across the country. Learn more about it inside.
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The Dictionary of Education Terms: Rubric
Today's entry is all about rubrics - great tools that make grading your students' work a little easier.
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The Dictionary of Education Terms: Differentiated Instruction
Today's entry describes differentiated instruction and offers a few ideas for how you can use it in your classroom.
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The Dictionary of Education Terms: Computer Adaptive Testing
With the advent of the CCSS, computer adaptive testing is a hot topic. You can learn more about it here.