Judy Zorfass

Finding and understanding patterns is crucial to mathematical thinking and problem solving, and it is easier for students to understand patterns if they know how to organize their information.

Once students have completed the prewriting and drafting phases of the writing process, they move on to reviewing and revising their work. This involves making changes to their writing to make sure it meets the needs of their readers.

There is much to learn from three elementary school teachers who meet weekly as a professional learning community (PLC).