Assess content/skill/standard multiple ways and multiple times
the changes in their brains make it difficult for them to control impulses or inappropriate behavior
Flash a picture between PPT slides (create the unexpected)
Build in choice (tic-tac-toe boards, learning menus, etc...)
their brain is still learning how to use the new networks it is in the process of creating
Provide short (1-min) brain-breaks
Place your content in the context of their world AND the real world
Create an active/stimulating classroom where kids talk, share and move
Create lessons that require problem solving and critical thinking
Make the assessment authentic and connected to their own lives
Use a variety of strategies/activities...keep them involved (not busy)
Provide timely and meaningful feedback
Give students different ways to play with and manipulate information (no rote memorizing)
they are mostly immune to threat of punishment and tend to misinterpret body language
Teach, revisit, test and re-test
Use music and visuals as much as you can
the molecule vital for developing fear of dangerous situations is less active
Build in opportunities for students to process and reinforce new info (debate, summarize, discuss, etc...)
Provide opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery using their unique strengths (Learning Preference)
Present limited amounts of new info (5-7 bits at a time)
they have an increased NEED for social interaction (they will seek it out if it is not provided)
stress, fatigue or challenges, coupled with the teen brain changes, can cause misfires
Inject humor and laughter, often
Gamify as often as you can
