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Posted by Stevan K | September 23, 2021
Make no mistake: report cards have structure. Since so many have to be generated for so many students, it’s a time-consuming process. But it’s still an important task for any teacher to ensure they’re completed properly. Though they can be painful to read at times, report cards are actually a good way for both students and parents to track progress in the student’s educational evolution. When it comes to commenting, it’s necessary to pay attention to what phrasing is used. Too often teachers go wild with comments, both positive and negative. Certain terms are better to use, like “well-done” or…
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Posted by Stevan K | April 22, 2022
Time management skills are crucial in any job, especially teaching. In addition to preparing lessons, editing, and marking essays and tests, teachers need to take time to create report card comments. Report cards are usually issued at some of the busiest times of a teacher’s school year. In preparation for report card time, here are a few time-saving tips teachers should follow every day. Eliminate Unintentional Breaks Oftentimes, we may find ourselves taking a “quick” peek at our smartphones, just to check the weather or see if we have any messages. This can lead to long unintentional breaks. While this…
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Posted by Stevan K | September 24, 2019
The school season is back in full swing, and if you’re wondering how to engage your new students, the secret is in your lesson planning! Your students may have enjoyed your lesson style last year, but a new school year calls for a new style of teaching. Here are seven effective lesson planning and time management tips for teachers that will help you engage your students and make the most of your time. Make Objectives It may…
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Posted by Stevan K | August 23, 2019
Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to write report cards? Whether you’re a new teacher or have been teaching for years, it can be challenging to think of unique, effective, and clear report card comments to write for your students to help them improve and feel confident in their accomplishments. Instead of making things up or rushing with quick, vague comments, here are some tips to help you write quality report…
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Posted by timesaversforteachers | July 24, 2019
Although there are scheduled times during the school day for you to teach lessons to your students, it can feel like there aren’t enough hours to get through it all. If the school days and after-school marking and assessing seem overwhelming, these classroom time management ideas can help. Time management is at the core of a successful teaching career, so here are some tips about the importance of time management for teachers, and…
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Posted by Stevan K | June 25, 2019
Most teachers agree that report card comments are important, but very few look forward to writing them. This is because every educator understands that working under tight deadlines is stressful, and writing 20 or more detailed, unique reports isn’t a simple process. Although no one knows your students and their work as well as you do, there are useful tips and tools to help you when writing your own report card comments…
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Posted by Stevan K | May 30, 2019
Students learn best by participating in interactive classroom activities. The attain knowledge by gathering information and utilizing it through problem-solving and verbally expressing what they have discovered. If you are looking for interactive classroom ideas to stimulate your students’ participation and growth, here are some solutions for you. Brainstorming Brainstorming is a useful process to generate creative ideas and thoughts. This activity encourages students to work together to find solutions. It is a…
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