Teaching Students to Dig Deeper

This important new book identifies the skills and qualities students need, based on the Common Core State Standards, to be really ready for college and careers.

Go beyond content knowledge...the deep thinking and learning skills detailed in this book will equip students for success!

Prepare your students for their futures by helping them become...



Analytic thinkers
Critical thinkers
Problem solvers
Inquisitive
Opportunistic
Flexible
Open minded
Teachable
Risk takers
Expressive
Skilled at information gathering
Skilled at drawing inferences and reaching conclusions
Skilled at using technology as a tool, not a crutch

For each skill, you'll learn why it matters, and get a whole host of practical strategies and techniques for bringing the skill to life in the classroom--across the curriculum and for different grade levels.

BONUS! You'll get useful, much-needed information on planning high-quality assessments.