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How Will You Know If It Worked?

Before you try that next classroom idea, pause to consider the end by asking this question:

How will I know if this has worked?

Start by defining success. Sounds obvious, right? But I’m sure you’re as guilty as I am of jumping in without considering what you want the end result to be.

Ask: How will I know if…

  • Thinking Maps are helping my students?
  • my new math instruction works?
  • the Makerspace is a success?
  • family reading night is worth continuing?
  • these weekly teacher meetings are working?

Whatever it is you’re implementing, spend some serious time deciding what you’ll see when the new idea works. Be specific! Be student-focused!

And, if you can’t decide, maybe the new idea isn’t worth implementing at all.

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