Summary
Contents
Subject index
Praise for the first edition:
“Mandel has written a very practical, informative manual for new teachers. His examples for classroom standards, incorporating a variety of activities for diverse students, and teaching test-taking skills are right on target. For answers to fundamental questions and stress relief, Mandel's manual is a must!”
—Johanna K. Lemlech, Professor Emerita
University of Southern California
“An extremely practical and user-friendly time-saver. Rather than beating around the bush with pages of statistics, philosophies, best practices, and methodologies, this toolbox cuts to the heart of real questions burning inside new teachers. New and experienced teachers can benefit from the quick fixes presented in this plentiful toolbox.”
—Leslie Gaillard, First-Year Teacher
Pacoima Middle School, Los Angeles, CA
A one-stop resource for all your first-year teaching needs!
This second edition is a concise yet complete guide for novice teachers, covering all the essentials for getting off to a good start. With new tips for everything from establishing an ideal classroom environment to making it through teacher evaluations, this revised edition helps you plan ahead with confidence, keep your perspective, and prepare for the unexpected.
The author introduces techniques by grade level, making the book easy to read sequentially or as a reference for specific situations. Written in a conversational tone, this completely revised edition includes an expanded section on Internet use and provides field-tested strategies on how to:
Encourage student participation and critical thinking; Establish fair grading practices; Modify instructional methods and curriculum for students with special needs; Increase parent involvement; Manage stress and maintain sanity
Teaching Test-Taking Skills
Teaching Test-Taking Skills
Aliya's students were not doing well on their tests. They seemed to understand the material and the concepts, as was evident in their class work and discussions. When asked, they insisted that they were studying for the tests. She didn't know whether their study habits or the tests were the problem.
Grade Levels
3–12
Timeline
The first month of school, starting with your first major test
The Issue
How can I teach my students to succeed on tests?
The Idea
Test taking is a skill, and it is one of the most important ones that your students can learn. However you may feel about the process, tests are embedded in our society. Like it or not, in this age of No Child Left Behind (NCLB)—be it end-of-the-year or ...
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