This laminated two-sided companion tool to standards-based lesson planning puts the SOAR (Students' Opportunities to Achieve Rigor) Rubric right at any teacher's fingertips. Based on Michael D. Toth's book, Who Moved My Standards? Joyful Teaching in an Age of Change: A SOAR-ing Tale, the SOAR Quick Reference Guide helps educators ensure that students are meeting rigorous standards within the context of new economy skills and real-world applications. Convenient at-a-glance student evidences empower teachers to make the necessary shifts required to move from traditional to real-world applied classrooms. The included rubric provides sections on student grouping, accountability, and practical applications.