Teaching Advanced Learners in the General Education Classroom

Low-stress tips for challenging high-ability learnersMany teachers ask: "What do I do for students who finish their work before everyone else? Is there anything I can use that doesn′t require me to read a long textbook with complicated instructions?" If you would like to do more for gifted students and need simple strategies that you can use tomorrow, this book is for you. Inside are helpful methods for challenging students who need more than the regular curriculum can provide. Readers will find practical tools, including: Tips for using existing resources and potentialA progression from simpler to more complex adjustments for advanced learners Specific lessons for language arts, math, science, social studies, and the artsThe authors′ strategies can be tailored to benefit students of varying abilities. The lessons are easy to integrate, consistent with curriculum standards, and described in practical terms. You will also find ready-to-use reproducibles, helpful vignettes, and additional resources for differentiating instruction so that all students are challenged to reach their potential.