As a newer teacher, you probably used the grading system from student teaching or a haphazard combination of what you “heard” you should do. By taking the time to closely examine your grading policies, you can ensure that your gradebook clearly communicates your students’ academic progress. Click HERE to grab the workbook plus other free resources! Using weighted grades: How much is each of these categories worth in your gradebook?

• Homework
• Tests
• Classwork
• Projects

How about late work and effort? What are your grading policies for:

• Late work
• Partial completion
• Test retakes and assignment redos
• Extra credit
• Absences
• Cheating 

Still not sure what you want for your grading? Here’s an article that might help you: https://www.mrslepre.com/grading-your-gradebook/  I have a new YouTube channel! Join me over there and subscribe! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at [email protected] Connect with me

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When was the last time you examined your classroom setup? Your classroom needs to be set up to maximize student learning while also reducing traffic and chaos. Here’s what to consider when considering a new setup. Click HERE to grab the workbook plus other free resources! Classroom Layout Reflect on:

• Student desks/tables
• Student chairs
• Teacher desk
• Cabinets and shelves
• Bin and containers for supplies

Organization Reflect on:

• Books
• Pens, pencils, and markers
• Scissors and glue sticks
• Student work
• Classroom technology

Seating arrangement Reflect on

• Heterogeneous vs homogeneous groups
• Students in individual seats vs. groups
• Frequency of seat changes 

  Still figuring out lesson planning? Grab my free Lesson Planning Guide here 👉🏼https://teachersneedteachers.com/lessonplan I have a new YouTube channel! Join me over there and subscribe! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at [email protected] Connect with me

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Today's questions:

• How to keep it together during unannounced observations.
• Which grade is the easiest to teach
• Whether or not you should go straight into teaching after getting your credential

Still figuring out lesson planning? Grab my free Lesson Planning Guide here 👉🏼https://teachersneedteachers.com/lessonplan I have a new YouTube channel! Join me over there and subscribe! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at [email protected] Connect with me

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Do you collect student feedback? If not, you should! It's a great way to know how students perceive your effectiveness, and whether or not you're creating relationships and connecting with them. It's also a quick and easy way for students to feel that they have a voice in their education. Here's a link so you can see the types of questions I ask: https://goo.gl/forms/R8ejdjhPF4gSPEAH2 Still figuring out lesson planning? Grab my free Lesson Planning Guide here 👉🏼https://teachersneedteachers.com/lessonplan I have a new YouTube channel! Join me over there and subscribe! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at [email protected] Connect with me

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Being a new teacher is tough as it is, especially if you don't have a mentor and have to go at it alone. There are so many questions you want to ask but feel stupid doing so. There are situations in which you SHOULD ask questions, but you're so confused and overwhelmed. Who am I and why did I create this podcast? What makes me think that I'm qualified to talk about this stuff? Why should you subscribe and come back for more? Love this show? Become an AWESOME SUPPORTER! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at [email protected] Connect with me

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Being a new teacher is tough as it is, especially if you don't have a mentor and have to go at it alone.

There are so many questions you want to ask but feel stupid doing so. There are situations in which you SHOULD ask questions, but you're so confused and overwhelmed.

Who am I and why did I create this podcast? What makes me think that I'm qualified to talk about this stuff? Why should you subscribe and come back for more?

Love this show?

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What is the Teachers Need Teachers podcast about and who is it for? Why should you subscribe? What makes this different from other teaching podcasts? How will this change your teaching? Listen in and get all of the details in 106 second flat. Love this show? Become an AWESOME SUPPORTER! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at [email protected] Connect with me

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What is the Teachers Need Teachers podcast about and who is it for? Why should you subscribe? What makes this different from other teaching podcasts? How will this change your teaching?

Listen in and get all of the details in 106 second flat.

Love this show?

Become an AWESOME SUPPORTER!

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