A guide for educators of students in K-12, readers will find a wealth of research evidence, statistical data, and case studies.  Nine categories of instructional strategies that maximize student learning are introduced, along with the pertinent information to understand and synthesize each:     Studies in effect size and percentile gain units     Guiding principles for using the strategies     Classroom examples of model instructional practice     Charts, frames, rubrics, organizers, and other tools--will help teachers to apply the strategies immediately in the classoom.  

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