SIGNIFICANT 72
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Creating strong educational environments for ALL learners continues to be at the forefront of conversations with school systems across the globe. In his groundbreaking book, Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-Analyses Relating to Achievement (2009), Professor John Hattie set out to identify which strategies and innovations have the greatest impact on student achievement in schools. His research, which synthesized findings from over 50,000 educational research studies on 236 million school-aged students found teacher-student relationships have an effect size of .72. This means strong teacher-student relationships leads to almost two years of student growth in one year’s time. Significant 72: Unleashing the Power of Relationships brings Hattie’s research to life in every school and every classroom. Greg Wolcott is masterful in his ability to help educators not only understand the importance of relationships within learning, but also provide practical tools to ensure it happens.

​As a result of reading this book, educators will:
  1. Discover how having a deep understanding of each child’s background enhances engagement and provides a launch pad for developing autonomous learners.
  2. Realize the critical role the teacher-student relationship plays in being able to challenge students to move outside their individual comfort zones and achieve at high levels.
  3. Gain a framework for developing connections with and between students that fosters an environment of trust and acceptance.
  4. Learn techniques to identify which students in the class are in most need of developing strong relationships and strategies to help them succeed socially, emotionally and academically.
  5. Understand how creating a relationship mindset in the classroom not only enhances students outcomes but greatly enhances personal well being at the same time.
​Every great educator knows that relationships are the key to reaching students. Greg Wolcott has been sharing his message of Significant 72 with educators for years to impact their students and has now compiled this incredible book to help inspire you to unleash the power of relationships in your school. A MUST-READ for all educators, Significant 72 will guide you to reflect, rethink, and refine the way YOU work with students."
--Jessica Johnson, Principal, Author, Speaker
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Chapter by Chapter Resources

CHAPTER 1
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CHAPTER 2
  • "2x4" Strategy
  • Tool:  Object Survey
  • NEW:   42 Back-to-School  Activities on Jamboard to Get to Know Students
CHAPTER 3
  • ​Panorama "Rigorous Expectations" Survey page 27
  • NEW:   Setting the Stage for Challenging Discussions (video)
  • NEW:   ​Empowering Math Minds: Nurturing a Culture of Inquiry and Resilience in the Classroom (video)
CHAPTER 4
  • My STORY Grades 2-4
  • My STORY Grades 5-12
  • Tool: Compass Points Survey
  • ​VIA Character  Strengths Survey
  • VIA Character Strength Symbols
  • Thrively: Finding Your Child's Genius​​
  • NEW:   Student Learning-Strengths Inventory
  • NEW:   Fire Up  Your Class With Student-Interest Surveys
  • NEW:   Student Interest Surveys- Ditch That Textbook
  • NEW:   Student Interest Survey- Free Download TpT
CHAPTER 5
  • "What's In It For Me" Worksheet
CHAPTER 6
  • ​​WOOP Goal Setting​
CHAPTER 7
  • Conversation Starters for Kids
  • 70 Conversation Starters for Students
  • Conversation Starters 9-12
  • Funny Ice Breaker Questions​
CHAPTER 8
  • ​Relationship Rating Reflection Toolrating_tool.pdf
  • STORY Map
CHAPTER 9
  • NEW:   Classroom Relationship Plan
  • ​Panorama Teacher-Student  Relationship Survey page 23
  • Panorama Sense of Belonging Survey page 24
Additional Tools
  • Panorama "Get to Know You" Survey​
  • Relationship Mapping
  • Parent Contact Form
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