In the 100 Squares Challenge, math review takes the form of friendly—but fierce!—competition, inspiring students to complete problems under pressure.

See sample responses teachers can use to be polite but firm when presented with irrational demands from parents or caregivers.

Explicit instruction on studying is invaluable for students, who often choose ineffective methods of reviewing material.

Teachers can make the end of the school year memorable for students by focusing on activities that reinforce the connections between them.

Teachers can help students get over the fear of making a mistake by showing them that errors are just a part of the learning process.

When middle school students are given the opportunity to deeply explore what it means to be a changemaker, they see a path toward making a difference in their own community—and beyond.

Here are three ways to set up project-based learning that involves more than one subject area, which is highly engaging for students.

Secondary students can consider the ecological context in which a text was written to gain new insights into their reading assignments.

With school days so packed, these strategies help teachers integrate social studies concepts and skills across the curriculum.

Encouraging students to bring their creativity and imagination to challenging content makes it more accessible—and helps them learn it more deeply.

With practice and an eventual shift in mindset, students can understand that mistakes are fundamental to how we learn.

Making games a regular part of class can get even the coolest high school students engaged in the content—and help them recall key concepts and vocabulary.

Some students develop anxiety about assignments, but there are ways teachers can help them cope with these feelings.

By remembering the information necessary to play certain games, students develop skills that lead to academic success.

Making adjustments to these common misconceptions can turn dubious strategies into productive lessons, the research suggests.

Scaffolding assignments provides clear checkpoints for students, allowing them to feel successful at acquiring new skills.

From sketching comics to drafting tweets, these fun—and fast—ways to check for understanding are creative and flexible.

Teachers can provide thoughtful instruction that supports the sustained development of young students’ literacy skills.

Teachers can use the feedback they gain from assessing to drive instructional outcomes and help students understand what success looks like.

With a series of quick check-ins, students can assess their own learning—which lets teachers plan their next lesson with ease.