The Marzano Synthesis: A Collected Guide to What Works in K–12 Education

A structured exploration of education research to inform your teaching practice.

This book offers K–12 educators a comprehensive framework connecting myriad professional learning topics in one cohesive, easy-to-follow guide. Organised into three parts that focus on students, teachers and principals, The Marzano Synthesis delivers a structured exploration of mental systems, standards and curriculum, assessment and other key topics. See how it all fits together, supported by Robert Marzano’s decades of research plus new findings in education.

K–12 educators will:

• Receive a comprehensive overview of key concepts in education through the lens of Robert Marzano’s research
• Delve into the four systems that comprise students’ thinking and learning
• Align intended, taught and attained curricula through proficiency scales and classroom assessment
• Explore self- and metacognitive systems and learn how to use these systems to promote greater teacher well-being
• Reflect on the importance of planning and review to instruction, as well as how technology can assist teachers in these essential tasks
• Understand what the research says about how the role of the principal can benefit teacher development and guarantee learning for all students