Provide Visual Reminders for Concepts Mastered in Isolation
January 2, 2018 12:08 pm Leave your thoughtsUsing a visual reminder of a skill mastered in isolated practice to other areas of student work can be a... View Article
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Provide Students Modified Worksheets When Needed
January 2, 2018 12:00 pm Leave your thoughtsSome students benefit from modified worksheets that have diversified displays and content to meet their needs. Consider building in scaffolds... View Article
Provide Models for Math Computation
January 2, 2018 11:53 am Leave your thoughtsWhen students are learning a new strategy for solving a math computation problem, include a model of a completed problem... View Article
Write Directions and Steps as Checklists
December 26, 2017 8:45 pm Leave your thoughtsNumbered, sequential directions may benefit students who have difficulty with getting started, sustaining a task or organizing work. Students can... View Article
Use “Listen for…” Cards
December 22, 2017 11:45 am Leave your thoughts“Listen for…” cards during instruction can be used to highlight important points for students or to help a student sustain... View Article
Provide Audio Versions of Books
December 22, 2017 11:20 am Leave your thoughtsStudents who are not fluent readers or who are reading below grade level may benefit from access to grade level... View Article
Color Code Materials For Each Class
December 22, 2017 11:14 am Leave your thoughtsColor coding materials for a subject area can be helpful in supporting students in materials management as well as in... View Article
Take Time to “Stop and Think”
December 22, 2017 11:07 am Leave your thoughts“Stop and Think” time can support students executive functioning by asking students to reflect and develop strategies that support their... View Article
Create a Menu of Activities
December 21, 2017 12:53 pm Leave your thoughtsStudents benefit from choice during work periods and break periods to increase self-regulation, provide autonomy and encourage cooperation. Example: Provide... View Article
Assign Group Work Roles
December 21, 2017 12:43 pm Leave your thoughtsDuring Collaborative Group Work assigning students roles will maximize their strengths and allow students to feel less threatened if they... View Article
Optimize Authenticity
December 21, 2017 12:31 pm Leave your thoughtsStudents benefit when tasks have an impact or actionable purpose. Consider relevant topics and audiences by subject area. Example: In... View Article
Task Oriented Checklists
December 21, 2017 12:21 pm Leave your thoughtsUse task checklists with students to demystify lesson objectives and help them track their progress. Example: Provide student with a... View Article
Make Tasks Active
December 21, 2017 11:59 am Leave your thoughtsUse active materials or content to increase engagement and comprehension of the task. Example: When writing a non-fiction article, a... View Article
Allow Students to Order Their Tasks
November 20, 2017 1:52 pm Leave your thoughtsDuring a period, students can order tasks that need to be completed in order of preference; this promotes interest and... View Article
Use of a Timer
November 20, 2017 1:42 pm Leave your thoughtsStudents may benefit from a timer for a variety of reasons, including motivation, self-regulation, and attention to task. Example: A... View Article