Specializing in middle school educational resources
and effective teaching strategies for all grades.
Our Customers Say
Here’s what a few teachers, educational administrators, and parents have to say about IP’s middle school educational resources and teaching strategy books:
“Differentiating instruction is the name of the game in my district. Incentive’s Fifth Grade Book of Math Tests helps me to teach mini-group lessons on specific skills. I gather a small of students who need, for example, strategies for solving word problems. Together we work through the first part of the four-page test on problem solving, discussing and learning the best way to identify the problem and find a solution. Then the kids finish the test on their own. It works!”
San Francisco, CA
“Thank you for creating the Basic, Not Boring series . It was really helpful, when my daughter was in an Independent Study Program. She has become very resourceful. It was especially helpful in Science and Social Studies. We would complete a page a day....it was like a treasure hunt.”
Nashville, TN
”Drumming to the Beat of Different Marchers gave me (as a new teacher) a new insight into the way teaching is perceived. I am a teacher drumming to the beat of many different marchers and this book helped me to celebrate that and appreciate all of my diverse students. Thank you!”
Friendswood, TX
“If You'’re Trying to Teach Kids How to Write... combines theory with creative ideas for writing. The writing process is embedded in each writing activity. From beginning blunders to polished pieces it guides writers of all ages and abilities through every stage of the writing process. Plus I grab it whenever I need a fresh, ready-to-use idea to start a writing lesson.”
Atlanta, GA
“I keep finding new ways to use my Basic, Not Boring books. I use the practice activities with individuals, small groups, and whole groups. Sometimes I use a page to kick off a lesson. Other times I use the page as an assessment. Each page can be a homework assignment, a study guide, or a review for someone who needs to strengthen a skill.”
St. Cloud, Minnesota
“Smart Starters are just what they sound like—smart, sparkly activities to start the day or the class period. The kids love them. They really get the kids going.”
Ashland, Oregon
“Imagine having fun taking a test! That’s exactly how my kids feel when I use the Basic Not Boring Books of Tests . The skills are the ones they need to know for the standardized tests they take, but the subject matter grabs their interest.”
Buffalo, NY
“If You're Trying to Get Better Grades is the ultimate homework helper. I keep it on my homework shelf. It’s got everything I need to help my sons with homework.”
Phoenix, AZ
”My students always ask, ‘When are we ever going to use this?’ The Math in the Real World series gives them the answer to that question. I love it!”
Lumberton, TX
"The Definitive Middle School Guide has been an invaluable tool for my staff and me and in the past four years. It's a super resource!"
Darmstadt, Germany
“I use Masterminds Riddle Math Series Pre-algebra problems to wake up my reluctant math students. They don’t even realize they are practicing important skills, because they are focused on solving the riddles. I give one riddle to a small group, set the timer, and send them off with the challenge to solve it.”
Chicago, IL
“Once a week I use an activity from Learning to Learn to teach and reinforce effective study skills. I want my students to know how to listen, take notes, organize their time and materials, get the most out of their reading, remember what they read, and succeed at test-taking.”
Littleton, CO
“The Basic Not Boring books give a variety of examples. They are a great help in clearing up any confusion with my students. We all appreciated the variety of practice materials.”
Middle School Matters Conference - Wendesday, November 19, 2008 Nashville, TN
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