Stretch Learning — Practical Strategies Aligned to Common Core State Standards

Every student, regardless of his or her ability, needs to be challenged with relevant and rigorous learning experiences. For teachers and school leaders committed to challenging all students, this handbook is essential reading. Stretch learning activities are designed to increase students’ ability to adapt, integrate, problem solve, and create in the context of rigor and relevance. This handbook provides engaging, relevant, and active stretch learning strategies and best practices for every grade and content area impacted by the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

Topics covered include:

• six conditions for stretch learning
• stretch learning at different levels
• interest pathways, themes, small communities, and career-based approaches
• steps in stretch unit design
• tips, tools, resources, and ideas
• implementing stretch learning