If your student can solve problems efficiently but you want to strengthen their complex problem solving skills Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: Students will identify and consider more than one approach to solving a problem before choosing one to use. ... View More
When you feel stuck in solving problems PROBLEM-SOLVING CHECKLIST 1) After reading the question, give yourself at least three seconds to think before doing anything. 2) Circle clue words in the question to help you figure out what it is asking and what to d... View More
If your students focus only on their grade and do not take time to review their mistakes or reflect on your feedback Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will use exam wrappers as an effective way to build metacognition and learn from their mistakes rather than f... View More
If your student isn't thorough on homework assignments Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will use homework wrappers, checklists that remind students of the most important study skills they should use during the assignment and provide an opportunity for reflect... View More
If your students question the purpose or value of a project Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will take part in creating the grading rubric to develop awareness of the overriding objective of the project and what is most important for a successful outcome. 2)... View More
If your student is nervous about participating in class, particularly those with weaker working memory or processing speed Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will be given the chance to prepare in advance for class participation, allowing them to feel more comf... View More
If your student gets stuck if their first approach to the problem doesn't work, particularly if their verbal reasoning skills are good Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: Students will think aloud while solving math problems to help their understanding and... View More
If your student has difficulty discerning the most important details in the reading Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will practice recognizing which details are most important to support the main themes of the story. 2) Direct Instruction: a) Create an outli... View More