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It is incredibly difficult to teach effectively without formative assessment. Students come to class with different abilities and backgrounds, and they learn at different rates. You need to know where they stand in relation to your pacing and curriculum goals at all times. Luckily, formative assessments don’t need to be time-consuming or difficult to accomplish. All it takes is adding a few of these ideas to your toolkit and committing to their use.

If you're just beginning your teaching career, a mentor can be a lifeline. Here are four tips to help you make the relationship as beneficial as possible.

Students can start learning marketable communication skills early and can continue to improve throughout school. Here are some activities to give your students extra practice in communication.