Provide Students Modified Worksheets When Needed
Some 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
When students are learning a new strategy for solving a math computation problem, include a model of a completed problem... View Article
Create Graduated Learning Objectives
Provide tiered learning objectives at different levels for what students will learn. Example: In a unit about a historical event,... View Article
Create Student Portfolios for Reflection
Instead of passing back graded work to take home, have students reflect on their graded work with a portfolio. Example:... View Article
Give Students a Tic-Tac-Toe Assessment
Students can be given options to display their mastery of content material, allowing students to choose from a series of... View Article
Use Sentence Starters to Prompt Writing and Discussion
Students will often benefit from sentence starters in order to guide their organization, jump start their thinking, or promote positive... View Article
Personalize Vocabulary with Rating Scales
Instead of giving students a list of words to learn each week, allow students to select their own vocabulary words... View Article
Offer Choice Among Readings
When teaching in a content area, consider using several text options that touch on the same topic and allow your... View Article
Hold Grading Conferences to Provide Feedback
Instead of (or in addition to) passing graded papers back to students, hold short grading conferences with each student to... View Article
Write Directions and Steps as Checklists
Numbered, 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
“Listen for…” cards during instruction can be used to highlight important points for students or to help a student sustain... View Article
Color Code Materials For Each Class
Color 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”
“Stop and Think” time can support students executive functioning by asking students to reflect and develop strategies that support their... View Article
Invite Students to Self- and Peer-Assess
Students can be taught how to use evaluation criteria to critique, give feedback, and reflect on their own and peer’s... View Article
Use Concept Maps to Assess Before Instruction
Teachers can assess student awareness of concepts and key terms before beginning instruction by asking students to map out the... View Article
Task Oriented Checklists
Use task checklists with students to demystify lesson objectives and help them track their progress. Example: Provide student with a... View Article
Make Tasks Active
Use 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
During 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
Students may benefit from a timer for a variety of reasons, including motivation, self-regulation, and attention to task. Example: A... View Article
Use Fill-in-the-Blank Note Taking
Give students an outline with some words missing to help keep students on task and promote comprehension. Example: During a lecture... View Article
Enable Voice to Text in Google Docs
Allow students to speak their words as an alternative to typing by enabling voice to text in Google documents. Example:... View Article
Do Guided and Shared Readings Together
Readings are “shared” aloud with pauses for students to process. Example: A short passage is read to a class with... View Article
Install the Translation Plugin for Google Chrome
Allow students to translate webpages between languages to maximize access. Example: A student who is an English Language Learner may... View Article
Use Exit Slips as Formative Assessments
Have students complete short assessments using an “exit slip” at the end of a lesson that can be used to... View Article
Use Rubrics to Help Assess
Give students a clear picture of how they will be assessed, especially on performance tasks. Example: A teacher gives her... View Article