Quantum teaching is a philosophy that focuses on creating an engaging learning environment and presenting content in ways that allow students to take responsibility for their own learning. It has five tenets, including ensuring that everything in the classroom conveys an important message about learning. A Quantum classroom also has clear agreements, policies, procedures, and principles known as the 8 Keys of Excellence to guide student behavior and establish a supportive learning community. The teacher aims to orchestrate all elements of the classroom environment, content delivery, and life skills training to maximize student engagement and success.