Even more than the ability to present concepts or assess students, the best predictor of a new teacher’s effectiveness and likelihood to stay in the classroom is how quickly they learn to manage class ...

It is one of most widely accepted axioms in math education: Good teachers matter. But what are the qualities of an effective mathematics teacher? The answer, as a recent federal report suggests, ...

Research experience is still the most sought-after attribute in senior academic scientists, a study finds 1. However, universities’ demand for teaching and student-supervision experience, ...

Self-assessments encourage students to reflect on their skills, knowledge, learning goals, and progress in a course. These practices can range from quick, low-stakes check-ins on lecture content to in ...

Between kindergarten and twelfth grade, students are expected to learn how to study, schedule their time and complete sizable assignments without procrastinating. Yet these skills often aren’t taught ...

In eighth grade, Ahwatukee Foothills students begin preparing for the rigors of high school with stiff penalties for late and missing homework. Consequently, many students see their grades drop from A ...