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New Review: College Board’s SpringBoard English Language Arts: California Edition

September 6, 2022October 6, 2016

Learning List has reviewed middle school resources for the College Board’s SpringBoard English Language Arts: California Edition. The comprehensive program is designed for students in grades 6-12 and is available in print and digital formats. Courses have a consistent structure and focus on developing English language arts skills through active learning. At each grade level, instruction emphasizes the development of the knowledge and skills needed for rigorous coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses… [read more]

5 Essentials in Teaching Pre-AP

July 22, 2022October 3, 2016

We are often asked whether we review materials for Pre-AP courses. Pre-AP courses are grade level courses with embedded strategies to provide knowledge, concepts, and skills needed to prepare students for AP courses. While we will review any instructional materials aligned to the TEKS, CCSS, NGSS, and certain state-specific standards, districts may not need to purchase specific “Pre-AP texts”. Supporting …

New Review: TeachTransform’s Start Quick and Ramp It Up!

September 6, 2022October 3, 2016

Learning List has reviewed Teach Transform’s Start Quick and Ramp It Up! This set of supplemental print resources supports mathematics instruction at grade 4. The program scaffolds instruction from grade 3 to 4 for struggling students and provides on-grade level and more challenging extension activities. Content focuses on developing students’ ability to reason mathematically and understand and implement problem-solving strategies… [read more]

McGraw Hill’s Thrive™ powered by Time To Know®

September 6, 2022September 29, 2016

McGraw Hill’s Thrive™ powered by Time To Know® is a comprehensive, online resource to support English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science instruction in 1:1 computer-based learning environments. Resources support teacher-led, data-driven instruction in classrooms that integrate technology…[read more]

What We’ve Learned About Vertical Alignment

June 28, 2022September 26, 2016

When selecting materials for a campus, there are many benefits to choosing a publisher’s material that spans multiple grade levels. The consistency of navigation, layout of the instruction, technology specifications (for online materials), special population student support, and common professional development are significant considerations that may lead you to lean in favor of adopting a single material for multiple grade …

New Review: Edgenuity’s Chemistry

July 24, 2022September 22, 2016

Learning List has reviewed Edgenuity’s Chemistry. The comprehensive, online course supports instruction in blended learning and self-paced environments. Video-based lessons focus on developing students’ understanding of chemistry concepts and their real-world applications. Instruction includes … [read more]

Administrators, Are You Using Learning List to Plan for Observations?

June 28, 2022September 19, 2016

It’s mid-September and classroom observations are starting. Learning List resources can assist you in preparing for classroom observations and coaching conversations. Below are sample questions related to each T-TESS dimension that addresses “alignment” of lessons and activities to the state standards and using materials to assess student progress. These questions may be useful in conversations prior to observations or edited and …

Super Teacher Worksheets’ Math Materials

August 30, 2022September 17, 2016

Super Teacher Worksheets (STW) is a supplemental resource that provides printable worksheets, flashcards, and learning games across content areas for grades K-5. Resources are accessed online and must be printed for student use… [read more]

The Mind Research Institute’s ST Math

September 6, 2022September 15, 2016

The Mind Research Institute’s ST Math is a supplemental, online program that supports Common Core State Standards (CCSS) instruction in grades K-12. Students learn through engaging, interactive math games and puzzles. The highly visual program develops students’ ability to use… [read more]

Professional Goal Setting

July 21, 2022September 12, 2016

During the first weeks of school most teachers and principals are working together to document learning plans that support continuous improvement in areas such as planning, instruction, assessment, and learning environment. Regardless of where you teach, these plans are likely to include: Designing lessons that are aligned to standards Using formal and informal methods to measure student progress Using student …

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