" How to Meet Standards, Motivate Students, and Still Enjoy Teaching! is a truly outstanding, practical resource that should be in every educator′s professional library. It succeeds beautifully with the complex challenge of defining a classroom in which standards come alive for teachers and students in a ′doable′ manner." From the Foreword by Spence Rogers "Learning is an exciting, interactive process. Barbara Benson′ s book provides educators with specific examples of how to teach and assess student achievement. Standards-based classroom strategies enable students to be successful learners throughout their academic journey. Benson′s book provides a road map for interactive instruction." Joe Ann Hinrichs, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Scotia-Glenville School District, NY "This book takes the most important aspects of teaching in a standards-based classroom and puts it in a simple format for teachers to follow. It is a quick read with lots of examples and anecdotes." Karen May, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Glens Falls City School District, NY "With the emphasis on state standards, this book is a must for teachers and school systems. This book provides practical ways to ensure that all students succeed academically." Susan Barnett, Curriculum Consultant Caldwell County Schools, NC Ensure that your students get the best opportunities to meet the standards for learning in your classroom! Teachers have been given mandates but very few practical methods for implementing the national and state standards for learning in their K-12 classrooms. What can you do to help your students do their very best to meet the standards, while also taking ownership of their learning? Give your students the best possible chance for success! How to Meet Standards, Motivate Students, and Still Enjoy Teaching! provides a clear perspective on what the standards for learning mean for daily practice in public education, offers teachers and administrators a four-part structure for organizing classrooms for teaching the standards, and gives teachers specific, usable strategies for helping students reach the higher requirements. The four practices combine all the components necessary to meet the demands of standards-based instruction while also improving learning by Creating a community of learners through self-directed learning, interactive classrooms, and student cooperation Making reflection a routine part of the classroom for both teachers and students Teaching content and process Using more authentic student tasks and assessment methods Create a powerful classroom structure to support your students meeting the necessary standards for learning, and achieving academic success by being active in their own learning!