This practical guide explains why challenge is the most important factor in student success and how teachers can introduce more rigor into the classroom. You'll probably find that students that are mentally checked out
are bored by lessons that they view as unchallenging and uninteresting. This follow-up to the author's previous work provides a blueprint for introducing more rigor to the classroom by: reorienting themselves and their students toward active learning and habits that allow it to flourish; creating a culture where students take risks and grow as learners because of it; planning the same lesson for different levels of development and assessments that gauge student progress fairly; and implementing inquiry-based activities that push students beyond their comfort zones and result in well-rounded learners with stronger character and sharper thinking skills. Includes research as well as classroom experience, and offers strategies, examples, and reflection exercises.