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 thinkersCritical thinkersProblem solversInquisitiveOpportunisticFlexibleOpen mindedTeachableRisk takersExpressiveSkilled at information gatheringSkilled at drawing inferences and reaching conclusionsSkilled 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.