Banish math anxiety and give students of all ages a clear roadmap to success Mathematical Mindsets provides practical strategies and activities to help teachers and parents show all children, even those who are convinced that they are bad at math, that they can enjoy and succeed in math. Jo Boaler-Stanford researcher, professor of math education, and expert on math learning-has studied why students don't like math and often fail in math classes....

Explains the ways teachers help people throughout their community. Details the types of jobs they perform and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Some great teachers are born, but most are self-made. And the way to make yourself a great teacher is to learn to think and act like one.In this updated second edition of the best-selling Never Work Harder Than Your Students, Robyn R. Jackson reaffirms that every teacher can become a master teacher. The secret is not a specific strategy or technique, nor it is endless hours of prep time. It's developing a master teacher mindset-rigorously applying...

For success in school and life, students need more than proficiency in academic subjects and good scores on tests; those goals should form the floor, not the ceiling, of their education. To truly thrive, students need to develop attributes that aren't typically measured on standardized tests. In this lively, engaging book by veteran school leader Thomas R. Hoerr, educators will learn how to foster the "Formative Five" success skills that today's students...

Andrew Hacker's 2012 New York Times op-ed questioning the requirement of advanced mathematics in our schools instantly became one of the paper's most widely circulated articles. Why, he wondered, do we inflict a full menu of mathematics on all young Americans, regardless of their interests or aptitudes? The Math Myth expands Hacker's scrutiny of many widely held assumptions, like the notions that mathematics broadens our minds and that the entire...

How can I …cope with stress? Rebound from failure? Defeat depression? Have peace of mind? Life's difficult questions have answers. Answers from the Bible that can change your outlook-and your life. Rick Warren writes, "In each of these studies, you will discover simple ways to apply God's truth to your personal life, your family, and your job. The way to get the most out of this book is to act on it." Rick Warren takes you inside the Scriptures...

Get ready to embark on an adventure that will shatter the conventional boundaries of learning and transport you to a world of immersive experiences that will awaken your curiosity and deepen your understanding. Discover how these immersive learning experiences can revolutionize your educational journey, transforming the way you engage with complex subjects and unlocking your full potential. In this book, we put personalized learning in the spotlight,...

Mia tries to help her grandmother learn English, but it's hard going until Mia sees a parrot in a pet shop window and has a perfect idea.

Uses music from popular children's songs and narration to teach the Chinese language.

Bible prophecy clearly reveals that immediately prior to the rapture of the Church, four powerful kings will race onto the stage of world history. Pastor Hagee reveals who they are, where they come from, and what they signify. Learn why Hagee believes that we are in the beginning stages of World War III, and how this will eventually take us to the Battle of Armageddon. Pastor Hagee vividly describes the key players that signify the King is coming!"...