1. Jake Genthôs
Secondary Math/Science
ED 330

2.  Stories are how humans best learn
 They have a beginning, a climax, and an end
 Lessons should be structured this way
 Not with dry facts
 Even math/science

3.  Take the time to lay out where we will be
going throughout the semester
 Clear expectations and where those
expectations fall on a timeline will help both
student and teacher

4.  Traditional red pen marks and “-” signs just
foster an adversarial dynamic
 Points are available to earn
 Teacher as a resource and mentor

5. Points earned Levels of achievement
 91-100 pt
 80-90 pt
 65-79 pt
 <65 pt
 Mastery of the
subject
 Above average
 Acceptable. Needs
improvement
 Much room for
improvement

6.  Clearly stated classroom rules
 Students sign a classroom conduct “contract”
 Allow a debate for the content of the
contract at beginning of semester
 Hang a copy of the agreement on the wall

7.  Have fully explained procedures for common
classroom tasks
 Taking up papers
 Handing out papers
 Seating for tests

8.  Ask a probing question
like “What is your
biggest fear about this
school year”
 Have students answer
anonymously and have
the classroom read the
answers