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Renowned literacy experts Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey work with John Hattie to apply his 15 years of research, identifying instructional routines that have the biggest impact on student learning, to literacy practices. These practices are “visible” because their purpose is clear, they are implemented at the right moment in a student’s learning, and their effect is tangible.

Rich tasks, collaborative work, number talks, problem-based learning, direct instruction…with so many possible approaches, how do we know which ones work the best? In Visible Learning for Mathematics, six acclaimed educators assert it’s not about which one—it’s about when—and show you how to design high-impact instruction so all students demonstrate more than a year’s worth of mathematics learning for a year spent in school.

Ever catch yourself doing something and thinking, Why did I just do that? The Psychology of Everyday Life uncovers the hidden rules behind your choices with 100 short psychology facts you can spot in real time at work, in relationships, and online. Each fact fits on one page, with clear explanations, real world examples, and quick “try this” ideas you can feel the same day. Inside, you will: See how thinking traps, biases, and mental shortcuts quietly steer your decisions. Understand why habits stick, why motivation swings, and how to nudge both in a better direction. Learn how emotions...

Optimize your happiness, bank account, and personal growth with this practical playbook on achieving sustainable work-life balance—perfect for readers of The Good Enough Job and What Color Is Your Parachute? "An actionable guide to leading a balanced life." — Adam Grant, #1 New York Times...

Unlock Confidence, Resilience, and Real-World Success — A Practical Guide for Teens and Young Adults Navigating the world as a teen or young adult can feel overwhelming. From making new friends or managing anxiety in social situations, to figuring out how to speak up at work or stay on top of deadlines—life throws a lot at you. That’s why this guide was created. This is your personal toolkit for mastering the essential social and life skills needed to thrive—at school, at work, and in the real world. Inside, you’ll discover how to: ✔ Communicate clearly and confidently in any ...

Mental Status Examination is for clinical students, interns, residents, and practicing professionals who want to painlessly perfect their evaluation skills. It explains DSM-5 and ICD-10 diagnostic and cognitive examinations validated in the American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatry Research, Biological Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services, and Psychological Reports. Mental Status Examination then introduces you to 52 challenging, real-life patients who were given the same mental status examination. They tell you their stories as if you were their personal clinician and you will diagnose their ...

First-generation Professionals in Higher Education: Strategies for the World of Work explores complexities related to the transition from college/professional school to the work world of higher education, as well as the advancement from mid- to senior-level leadership, and how first-generation professionals navigate these transitions. Framing their chapters in the asset-based lens of cultural capital, the authors approach topics of navigating the field of higher education as first-generation professionals through personal experience as well as evidence-based approaches and strategies. ...

Standards are the foundation of our educational systems today. Fairness, rigor, and high achievement for all students are the focus of standards-based schools. Yet the standards movement means nothing if it does not improve student achievement in the classroom. In this revised edition, Dr. Reeves provides step-by-step guidance on how to design and implement standards-based performance assessment to make improved teaching and learning a reality in the classroom.

With high expectations, Vanguards of a Missionary Uprising calls on Christian African-American students to step forward and lead a new international missionary movement. Celebrating their leadership potential, a veteran urban missionary makes this positive challenge from Jesus Christ's Great Commission in the Bible.