<P>Teachers are required to increase the rigor for students, but how? This book by bestselling author and rigor expert Barbara Blackburn has the answer! It is a treasure chest of more than 200 practical and highly-effective tools that can be used across grade levels and subject areas to increase student rigor, leading your students to higher engagement and deeper learning. </P><P>Topics covered include...</P><UL><P><LI>Asking higher-level questions </LI><P></P><P><LI>Scaffolding to help all students achieve success</LI><P></P><P><LI>Differentiating instruction and using modifications</LI><P></P><P><LI>Fostering independence through gradual release of responsibility</LI><P></P><P><LI>Increasing text difficulty and teaching close reading</LI><P></P><P><LI>Setting high expectations </LI><P></P><P><LI>Changing students'' views of success</LI><P></P><P><LI>Encouraging effort and goal-setting</LI><P></P><P><LI>Creating an environment that is conducive to learning</LI><P></P><P><LI>Using effe