Tactics for Teaching (2nd Edition)
Thomas C. Lovitt
Tactics for Teaching (2nd Edition)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Thomas C. Lovitt
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The classroom buzzes with questions and pencils scratch furiously across paper. Suddenly, a new trick from the teacher’s toolkit sparks a wave of “aha!” moments—but can these tactics turn every challenge into a success? The answer might change everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This practical guide offers over 100 teaching strategies designed to support educators working with students at various learning levels, including those with mild disabilities. Suitable for middle-grade readers interested in education, it covers reading, writing, math, classroom management, and self-management techniques. The book is appropriate for ages 9-12 and contains no content concerns.
Why we rated Tactics for Teaching (2nd Edition) 12C
Tactics for Teaching (2nd Edition) is written at a Level 7 reading level across 352 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tactics for Teaching (2nd Edition) works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Tactics for Teaching (2nd Edition) as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Tactics for Teaching (2nd Edition) explores teaching, education, and classroom management — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about teaching, education, classroom management.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780023718137
- Pages
- 352
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall
- Published
- August 17, 1994
- Type
- Nonfiction