About the Book:

To thrive in their uncertain future, students must know more than how to take tests. Transforming students into confident, self-directed, lifelong learners requires differentiated instruction and project-based learning. This practical classroom resource presents dozens of strategies for differentiation among learners (flexible grouping, choice boards, tiered assignments, and more) and a range of fully developed content-focused projects, each modeling one or more differentiation strategies. All projects are aligned with rigorous, comprehensive content standards in the areas of English/language arts, math, social studies, and science. Designed for use by any teacher, in any classroom, in any school.

The included CD-ROM (for Macintosh and Windows) features all of the reproducible student forms from the book plus four bonus projects.

Award:

Distinguished Achievement Award for Differentiated Instruction/Professional Development/Adult from the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP)

Details:

• 256 pages
• Softcover
• Black and white
• 8½" x 11"
• Teachers, Grades 6–12
• ISBN 978-1-57542-259-6

Reviews:

"Teachers are tough customers. They want to have materials that are going to impact instruction while being very easy to use, and this book will certainly more that meet their requirements." —Randy Thompson, President, Makitso Educational Consulting

"Timeless and throughtful regarding the interplay of teachers and children in classrooms." —Robert D. Barr, coauthor, The Kids Left Behind, Director of the Center for School Improvement and Policy Studies, Boise State University

“The hours this book saves teachers are immeasurable.”—Gifted Education Communicator

“A practical guide for teachers in mixed-ability classrooms to creatively meet curriculum benchmarks without focusing solely on standardized tests. Teachers will appreciate the combined use of research and practicality.”—Susan Hyde, M.Ed., Suite 101

About the Authors:

Phil Schlemmer, M.Ed., is currently curriculum director for Holland Public Schools in Holland, Michigan. He has been a teacher, administrator, writer, consultant, and curriculum designer since 1973, and during that time has written ten books. His main areas of expertise are differentiated instruction, project-based learning, and instructional innovation. Throughout his career he has focused his efforts on helping students become self-directed, lifelong learners.

Dori Schlemmer designed and developed specialized resource materials for students and staff and worked as the high school career resource technician for the Kentwood, Michigan, Public Schools. For over three decades, she collaborated with her husband Phil researching, writing books, and presenting workshops for educators. Until her death in May 2010, Dori lived with Phil in Kentwood, Michigan.