Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement: Research on What Works in Schools Contributor(s): Marzano, Robert J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0871209721 ISBN-13: 9780871209726 Publisher: ASCD OUR PRICE: $25.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2004 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Administration - General - Education | Research - Education | Evaluation & Assessment |
Dewey: 371.203 |
LCCN: 2004009792 |
Series: Professional Development |
Physical Information: 0.46" H x 6.96" W x 8.48" (0.80 lbs) 228 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement, Robert J. Marzano shows how a carefully structured combination of two approaches--sustained silent reading and instruction in subject-specific vocabulary terms--can help overcome the deficiencies in background knowledge that hamper the achievement of many children. Readers will learn
Vignettes suggest how the recommended reading and vocabulary instruction programs might be implemented in elementary schools, middle and junior high schools, and high schools. The book also includes a list of 7,923 vocabulary terms culled from the national standards documents and other publications, organized into 11 subject areas and 4 grade-level categories. With its research-based recommendations and step-by-step approach, Building Background Knowledge equips educators with the tools they need to help close the achievement gap and enable all students to succeed. |