Each week, I publish a post or two containing three or four particularly useful resources on classroom instruction, and you can see them all here.

You can also see all my “Best” lists on instructional strategies here.

Here are this week’s picks:

How to Build a Classroom That Supports Difficult Conversations (Downloadable) is from Ed Week. I’m adding it to The Best Posts & Articles On How To Teach “Controversial” Topics.

7 Ways to Balance Joy With Rigor in Math Class is from Edutopia. I’m adding it to The Best Apps, Online Tools & Other Resources For Math.

Why Teachers Should Grade Less Frequently is from Edutopia. I’m adding it to The Best Resources On Grading Practices.

We need to stop cold calling. is from MBD Science.

Reverse Engineering the Multiple-Choice Question is from The Effortful Educator. I’m adding it to The Best Ways To Use Multiple Choice Exercises.

Students create their own textbooks to enhance learning! 📚 This activity helps them organize content, understand text features, and visually represent their topics as study guides. A great way to reflect on their learning throughout the unit! https://t.co/khB4IEchkC pic.twitter.com/Nh9F5S2cCX

— Stephanie Howell (@mrshowell24) November 7, 2024