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Explores and presents debates about the greatest jersey numbers in sports history, comparing, for example, jersey number four--belonging to football with Brett Favre or hockey player Bobby Orr.

"[Argues that] traditional grading procedures are no longer applicable due to vast changes in pedagogy and assessment. While K12 teachers and administrators may feel hesitant about moving away from past practices or making profound changes in grading, and while it may be challenging, a change in mindset is essential for effective instruction and assessment. A standards-based mindset is needed to reshape the traditional grading paradigm. To help readers develop standards-based mindsets about grading, Schimmer proposes a grading paradigm based on a new approach to reporting student achievement. He then presents educators with steps they can actively take to positively alter grading and reporting in their classrooms."--Provided by publisher.

Shows teachers how to help students set learning goals, and reflect on and chart their learning progress. Also describes how teachers can use that reflection and self-assessment to develop targeted learning plans and determine student mastery. Includes practical tips, creative ideas, and sample reflections from real students.

Discusses volleyball with the rules of the game, exercises for athletes, and stories about the sport.

Profiles the lives and careers of Paul Brown, Joe Gibbs, Bud Grant, George Halas, Jimmy Johnson, Curly Lambeau, Tom Landry, Vince Lombardi, Don Shula, and Bill Walsh.

Tackles some of the most heated debates on baseball in the twentieth century and offers sensible answers to tough questions based on extensive research and analysis.

Profiles the lives and careers of Muhammad Ali, Jack Dempsey, George Foreman, Joe Louis, Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, Jack Johnson, Rocky Marciano, John L. Sullivan, and Mike Tyson.

"A look at the top one hundred NFL players in history as selected by a panel of experts, with brief overviews of each player's career and stats"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the role parents play in controlling what television shows their children watch, discussing various methods of parental monitoring and control, analyzing available technical devices, explaining current rating systems, and exploring educational and awareness measures.