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Posted by Noelle Pickering

6 Instructional Strategies for Middle School

16 Jul

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This summer, I have shared various instructional strategies and ideas on the Maneuvering the Middle Facebook Page.  Many readers have enjoyed the ideas and mentioned that they would love to implement some next school year.  I know I was always looking for new ideas and fresh ways to engage my students and have complied a few below.  These clips are provided by The Teaching Channel, are all anywhere from 2-7 minutes long, and perfect for middle school.

Looking to try a few new things in your classroom? These six instructional strategies are simple to implement and helpful in engaging your students. | maneuveringthemiddle.com

6 instructional strategies for middle school

1.  participation quiz

Aims to focus and provide accountability during group work. Check it out in action here.

2.  Highlighting Mistakes

Teaches students use critical thinking skills to analyze each others work. Click here.

3.  My Favorite No

This was shared by a reader, thanks Abi.  It highlights the things students are doing correctly within an incorrect answer. See it here.

4.  Group Work Ideas

Two different teachers use different strategies to set up their group work. Click here to see students set up for success.

5.  Conver-Stations

This video is of an ELA class, but I think this would be perfect for math, too!

6.  The Stand Up Game

A great way to get those sleepy students up and participating. This is a personal favorite; I rely on this strategy specifically on Monday mornings.

Hopefully these give you a new idea or two to try out this school year!  Has anyone tried these in their classroom?

Looking to try a few new things in your classroom? These six instructional strategies are simple to implement and helpful in engaging your students. | maneuveringthemiddle.com

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  1. liz says

    August 14, 2016 at 11:50 am

    I love the favorite no/mistake – found that on my own and definitely using it this year
    also love her test grading approach – if you haven’t seen it, check it out too

  2. liz says

    August 14, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    oops highlighting video was there too – missed it first time!

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