Category Archives: Core Curriculum

Make Halloween Educational! Top 5 Activities…

There are many activities that your students can participate in on Halloween that are spooky, sugary and educational.

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Student Assessments: How to Get Great Feedback!

You can get feedback from you student before, during or after a lesson or unit in your curriculum. Here are the stages of student assessment and helpful strategies to help your students get the most out of their learning:

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Tools for Math Problem Solving

Get your students in shape for standardized testing! Good problem-solving skills build a foundation that enables students to progress in Math, along with other subject areas.

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Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences

The parent-teacher conference can be somewhat intimidating, even for the seasoned educator. With each new school year, you also get a new group of parents.

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Classroom Themes: Another Way to Make Learning Fun!

Kids love themes. From birthday parties to Halloween, they seem to crave creative outlets. A great way to get your classroom excited about learning is to incorporate themes based on your current curriculum.

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Fun in the Classroom: Reading Tips

Not every student gets excited about reading. On many standardized exams, this is the area where many students struggle, regardless of their age.

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Choose The Best Answer: 10 Strategies for Answering Multiple-Choice Questions

Regardless of the standardized test, students will never be able to escape multiple-choice questions. Many students struggle with questions where two answers are correct, but one is more correct. The ubiquitous ‘choose the best answer’ question, can seriously affect time … Continue reading

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Educators: Get Ready for Online Standardized Testing!

Everything we know is moving online. From newspapers to college courses, the conversion to digital media has been prevalent in our lives. Many educators have been speculating when standardized testing would get a digital makeover. Well, the time has finally … Continue reading

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Back to E-School: Interactive Technology in the Classroom

Ditch the markers and glue sticks, and get ready for the school year with interactive educational technology!

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Individualized Education Plans Made Simple!

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) have been helping students with learning disorders receive quality education for many years. With lesson plans, test preparation, grading and classroom assessments, IEPs can take a great deal of time. We at Bison know that you … Continue reading

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