This is a perfect resource for all educators seeking research on the best strategies for raising student achievement through classroom instruction. A guide for educators of students in K-12, readers will find a wealth of research evidence, statistical data, and case studies. Nine categories of instructional strategies that maximize student learning are introduced, along with the pertinent information to understand and synthesize each: Studies in effect size and percentile gain units Guiding principles for using the strategies Classroom examples of model instructional practice Charts, frames, rubrics, organizers, and other tools—will help teachers to apply the strategies immediately in the classoom.