Classroom Tools

Looking for ways to implement the strategies you've read about? This section provides various tools teachers can use in the classroom to turn research into action. If you cannot find the resource or information you are searching for, please contact us today for assistance.


Dr. Robert J. Marzano's Observational Protocol

  • Using Rounds to Enhance Teacher Interaction and Self-Reflection: The Marzano Observational Protocol (Updated February 2010) - Find information about conducting instructional rounds based on Dr. Marzano's research.


Resources for the Classroom

  • Games - Looking for games to play in your classroom? These slide presentations include educational games for teachers to engage their students.

    • Game Collection Download (6.68 MB PowerPoint presentation)
    • Jeopardy!-Inspired Game Download (2.98 MB PowerPoint presentation)
  • Vocabulary Exercises - This slide presentation features examples of exercises that will help students develop their own descriptions, examples, and illustrations of vocabulary words. These exercises can be used in conjunction with the six steps to vocabulary instruction as a comprehensive strategy.

    • Download (774 KB PowerPoint presentation)
  • Resource for Implementing Cooperative Learning Strategy - This resource outlines how to use the Inside-Outside Circle activity as a cooperative learning strategy or as a summarizing strategy.

    • Download (857 KB PowerPoint presentation)

Book Reproducibles

  • Designing & Teaching Learning Goals & ObjectivesGet Book Info by Robert J. Marzano Reproducibles
  • Formative Assessment & Standards-Based GradingGet Book Info by Robert J. Marzano Reproducibles
  • Vocabulary Games for the ClassroomGet Book Info by Lindsay Carleton and Robert J. Marzano Reproducibles