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Poor Proxies for Learning

Common classroom practices that appear effective but don’t reliably lead to learning — and what to do instead.

Poor Proxies #6: The Few vs. The Many Part 6 of 6

May 8, 2026

Poor Proxies #6: The Few vs. The Many Part 6 of 6

Why a Few Correct Answers Don't Tell You What the Whole Class Knows [NEW PLAYBOOK]

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Poor Proxies #5: The Finish Line Fallacy Part 5 of 6

May 1, 2026

Poor Proxies #5: The Finish Line Fallacy Part 5 of 6

Why Covering the Curriculum Isn't the Same as Learning It [FREE ONE-PAGE GUIDE]

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Poor Proxies #4: The Calm Classroom Illusion Part 4 of 6

Apr 24, 2026

Poor Proxies #4: The Calm Classroom Illusion Part 4 of 6

Why a Quiet Room Doesn't Always Mean a Thinking Room [FREE ONE-PAGE GUIDE]

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Poor Proxies #3: The Feedback Gap Part 3 of 6

Apr 17, 2026

Poor Proxies #3: The Feedback Gap Part 3 of 6

When Giving Feedback Isn't the Same as Students Learning From It [NEW PLAYBOOK]

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Poor Proxies #2: The Engagement Myth Part 2 of 6

Apr 10, 2026

Poor Proxies #2: The Engagement Myth Part 2 of 6

When Motivated Students Still Aren't Learning [NEW PLAYBOOK]

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Poor Proxies #1: The Busy Trap Part 1 of 6

Apr 3, 2026

Poor Proxies #1: The Busy Trap Part 1 of 6

Why Lots of Work Doesn't Always Mean Lots of Learning [NEW PLAYBOOK]

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