Article describes how a teacher adapts a lesson for a classroom of learning disabled students. The adaptations and suggestions given can be applied to a variety of different lesson situations.

Article describes the impact on six teachers at Borel Middle School, in the San Mateo/Foster City School District in California, of a performance assessment project on their teaching. Data from the project clearly shows positive gains in student performance on the tasks over three years. Sample assessment items and rubrics included.

Article describes a few activities and strategies that may be used to actively engage students in their learning.

Article describes strategies for using writing to enrich students' understanding in middle school mathematics. Sample prompts are provided.