1. To treat every person as if they were good. 2. Although I helps out the teacher and saves a few minutes, those who scored poorly will feel embarrassed. On the other hand, those who scored great may feel awkward having attention brought to them. Further, inclusion of special ed. is becoming ever popular, so those kids may really be uncomofortable with other students grading their work b/c they are usually aware of their difficulties and struggles. 3. The teacher should never argue with the beligerent parent, instead we should model good behavior. We don't want to waste time arguing (which we'll probably lose anyway), and the parents will be sure to tell other parents, "Boy, Mrs. Queen sure got hyped up today...". It is just a bad idea to argue with parents! 4. The teachers in the schools that exceeded test scores don't believe in the value of testing more than others, they are just more aware of the importance of those test results to others. They know that others (parents, other schools, etc.) place a lot of value on those scores. The teachers in schools that didn't exceed expectations on stand. tests only define student achievement in terms of std. test results.
5.Great teachers will always teach the essentials, but all teachers have to adhere to the current curriculum and state standards.
6. The kids will do what's right. They'll be respectful to everyone, care about learning and care about each other. It will be a more positive environment. 7. Don't laugh, don't comment, don't do anything- just do what's right. 8. We must first connect emotionally w/students b/f we can connect w/their minds. Pg.127- #4 "Great teachers have high expectations for students but even higher expectations for themselves". This is most essential to me b/c we must constantly achieve for greater. Constantly expect more from ourselves, as well as the kids-sets high standards.

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1. The internal standard to support effective practice is to base our decisions on is"who is the most comfortable and who is least comfortable in this situation" and base that on the best people.
2. It is unwise to have children grade each other's papers is because it only benefits the teacher. Although for different reasons, students with low and high grades are uncomfortable with this practice and the result will not encourage the performance of the kids.
3. Treat everyone as if they were good and we encourage the goodness in them. We have to model appropriate behavior in order to teach those behaviors.
4. The major difference was that the more effective schools looked at student achievement as more than just test scores. They took into account social skills, self-worth, behavior, responsibility, and involvement in school. They also realized that you can't make state standards the center of your school because standards change but doing what's best for the students doesn't.
5. A teacher that understands that we help the students develop the skills needed to improve test scores, not just test an increase in scores.
6. When it is cool to care, then anything is possible!
7. The great teachers choose to do what is right, be it choosing not to laugh or just being quiet.
8. We have to connect with their hearts. They have to know we care.
I believe that of the 14 things that matter most, having great teachers is what matters most. Those teachers are great because they have the other 13 things figured out already!

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