As general education classrooms become more diverse, teachers continue to explore ways to support students’ learning. Study guides support students in learning their material, focus their attention on important topics, and help them review for quizzes or tests. This article provides successful classroom-tested ideas for developing and using study guides in diverse inclusive settings. Names in vignette passages are pseudonyms.
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