At Renaissance, we help teachers support every student to do their best. Our literacy and assessment tools are built for Australian and New Zealand schools, giving educators the information they need to guide learning and track progress with confidence.
By: Zora Zaric Reading and literacy are at the core of how we learn. Reading enhances a student’s understanding of the world around them as well as building comprehension and [...]
By: Zora Zaric Reading is a skill and as with every skill, it requires not just instruction, but practice. Regular users of Accelerated Reader (AR) will be familiar with Reading [...]
By: Anita McMahon How can I get my students to enjoy and engage during reading time? A question we hear over and over again here at Renaissance [...]
By: Anita McMahon Just like oil and vinegar, it has been believed that mathematics and literacy do not mix. The use of [...]
By: Jovana Cupac Another year, another exciting book week! Book Week run by The Children’s Book Council of Australia, is a week [...]
By: Zora Zaric & Jay Wheatley Assessment is a crucial aspect of the teaching and learning cycle. Throughout teacher education, it is a focal point in all subjects with one often dedicated solely to the assessment of students.
By: Jovana Cupac Have you ever stood in front of your class and watched, being able to identify the exact point at which a particular student ‘zones out’ and starts drifting off into the sunset? Keeping students focused [...]
By: Anita McMahon As a Renaissance Coach, I work with literacy and numeracy … a lot! In my professional development sessions, I work with teachers from all subject areas and in my own experiences, teaching Secondary Science, I [...]
It’s that time again! The sound of the alarm clock is back, time to get up and get ready for school! The desks have been cleaned and the classroom is ready to welcome in a new set of students! [...]
Thanks for joining the Renaissance Professional Development Team for another webinar, the final one for 2020! Below is a transcript of the webinar and you’ll find links to key documents and resources that we’ve discussed. Drop us a line [...]