Classroom Instruction that Works - Robert J. Marzano

This is a perfect resource for all educators seeking research on the best strategies for raising student achievement through classroom instruction.
A guide for educators of students in K-12, readers will find a wealth of research evidence, statistical data, and case studies.
Nine categories of instructional strategies that maximize student learning are introduced, along with the pertinent information to understand and synthesize each:

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  Studies in effect size and percentile gain units
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  Guiding principles for using the strategies
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  Classroom examples of model instructional practice
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  Charts, frames, rubrics, organizers, and other tools--will help teachers to apply the strategies immediately in the classoom.