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How to Help Your Students Focus on Growth Over Grades


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In this quick-bite episode, Savannah shares a powerful strategy she uses in her classroom to help students focus on growth rather than grades. She introduces a goal-setting assessment form that encourages students to take ownership of their learning, make actionable plans, and celebrate their progress. This episode is packed with actionable tips and motivational insights to transform your approach to assessments!


  • Growth Flower Freebie:
    Download the Growth Flower template to celebrate student achievements. (links to a blog post. Scroll to the bottom for the free PDF download)
    Click here to get the freebie!


  • ELA Unlimited:
    Explore Savannah’s membership site with engaging, standards-based resources for middle school ELA teachers. Unlimited downloads of no-prep activities, including the goal-setting form shared in this episode.


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      • Thank you for tuning in! If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow teacher and let’s keep celebrating growth! See you next week! 🌟


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