Lays out a plan of action that teachers can use to immediately move underperforming students in the right direction and differentiate instruction for all learners. This essential guide identifies eight high-impact, research-based instructional approaches. Contents: Acceleration: jump-starting students who are behind -- Standards walls: transforming standards into clear learning goals -- Success starters: sparking student success right away -- Formative assessment and feedback: checking student understanding minute by minute -- Vocabulary development: implementing a strategic plan -- Student work sessions: giving students greater responsibility with valuable work -- Student motivation: creating engaging tasks and a positive learning environment -- Scaffolding: providing what's missing just in time -- Why are some students still failing, and what can we do about it?.