50 Quick Ways to Stretch and Challenge More-Able Students - Paperback

by Mike Gershon (Author)

How can we best stretch and challenge the thinking of our most-able students? What can we do to support those learners who are working at a level beyond their peers?As teachers, we know this is an important issue. After all, we are responsible for ensuring every student makes great progress. And that means finding ways to stretch and challenge the most-able, pushing their thinking beyond the boundaries of the main lesson.In this book, bestselling author and trainer Mike Gershon brings together 50 strategies, activities and techniques you can use to solve this problem. Applicable across age groups and across the curriculum, the practical, classroom-ready ideas will help you to stretch and challenge your more-able students in every lesson you teach.This book is a must-read for any teacher who wants to do that bit more for their most able students. It gives you the starting point for ensuring your lessons are effectively differentiated at the top end. And for making sure your more-able students stay motivated, engaged and enthused by your teaching. To find out more about Mike's books, training and free resources, visit mikegershon.com.

Author Biography

Mike Gershon is the author of numerous books on teaching, learning and education, including the bestselling 'How To...' and '50 Quick Ways' series. His online resources have been downloaded millions of times by teachers across the world. He has written over 50 guides covering different areas of classroom practice, delivers training throughout the UK and overseas, and is the creator of two award-winning online courses available through the TES Institute. Find out more at www.mikegershon.com