Works by Dr. Robert J. Marzano

Robert J. MarzanoClick the type of publication below for an expanded list.

Articles, Book Chapters, and Monographs
Trade Books and University Textbooks
Textbooks and Materials for Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students
Curriculum Materials



Trade Books and University Textbooks

  • DuFour, R., & Marzano, R. J. (2011). Leaders of learning: how district, school, and classroom leaders improve student achievement. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Frontier, T., & Livingston, D. (2011). Effective supervision: supporting the art and science of teaching. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Pickering, D. J., with Heflebower, T. (2010). The highly engaged classroom. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Research Laboratory.
  • Carleton, L., & Marzano, R. J. (2010). Vocabulary games for the classroom. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Research Laboratory.
  • Marzano, R. J. (2010). Formative assessment & standards-based grading. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Research Laboratory.
  • Marzano, R. J. (Ed.) (2010). On excellence in teaching. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
  • Marzano, R. J. (2010). Teaching basic and advanced vocabulary: A framework for direct instruction. Boston, MA: Heinle (Cengage Learning) and Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J. (2009). Designing & teaching learning goals & objectives. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Research Laboratory.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Brown, J. L. (2009). A handbook for the art and science of teaching. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Waters, T. (2009). District leadership that works: Striking the right balance. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press and Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Haystead, M. W. (2008). Making standards useful in the classroom. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Kendall, J. S. (2008). Designing and assessing educational objectives: Applying the new taxonomy. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Kendall, J. S. (2007). The new taxonomy of educational objectives (2nd Ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
  • Marzano, R. J., (2006). The art and science of teaching: A comprehensive framework for effective instruction. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J. (2006). Classroom assessment and grading in a standards-based system. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J., Waters, T., & McNulty, B. (2005). School leadership that works: From research to results. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J. (2004). Building background knowledge for academic achievement: Research on what works in schools. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J. with J. S. Marzano, & D. Pickering. (2003). Classroom management that works: Research-based strategies for every teacher. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J. (2003). What works in schools: Translating research into action. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D. J., & Pollock, J. E. (2001). Classroom instruction that works: Research-based strategies for increasing student achievement. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J. (2000). Transforming classroom grading. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J. (2000). Designing a new taxonomy of educational objectives. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Kendall, J. S., with Gaddy, B. B. (1999). Essential knowledge: The debate over what American students should know. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Kendall, J. S. (1996). A comprehensive guide to designing a standards-based district, school, or classroom. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Gaddy, B. B., Hall, T. W., & Marzano, R. J. (1996). School wars: Resolving our conflicts over religion and values. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • Kendall, J. S., & Marzano, R. J. (1996). Content knowledge: A compendium of standards and benchmarks for K-12 education. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1994). New approaches to literacy: Helping students develop reading and writing skills. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
  • Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D. J., & McTighe, J. (1993). Assessing student outcomes: Performance assessment using the dimensions of learning. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J. (1992). A different kind of classroom: Teaching with dimensions of learning. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
    Marzano, R. J. (1991). Cultivating thinking in English and the language arts. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English.
  • Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., Kendall, J. S., Pickering, D., & Marzano, L. (1991). Teacher reference book to words in semantic clusters. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Marzano, J. (1988). A cluster approach to elementary vocabulary instruction. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
  • Marzano, R. J., Brandt, R., Hughes, C., Jones, B., Presseisen, B., Rankin, S., & Suhor, C. (1988). Dimensions of Thinking: A framework for curriculum and instruction. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J., Hagerty, P., Valencia, S., & DiStefano, P. (1987). Reading diagnosis and instruction: Theory into practice. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
  • DiStefano, P., Dole, J., & Marzano, R. J. (1984). Elementary language arts. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Marzano, R. J. (1983). A quantitative grammar of meaning and structure: A methodology of language analysis and measurement. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory.
  • Marzano, R. J., & DiStefano, P. (1981). The writing process. New York: D. Van Nostrand, Inc.
  • Marzano, R. J., & DiStefano, P. (1977). DiComp: A diagnostic approach to teaching written composition. Indian Rocks Beach, FL: Relevant Productions, Inc.