If your student groupings sometimes result in inter-personal conflicts or poor productivity Teach It! 1) Objective: Create purposeful student groupings based on task objective as well as the inter-personal skills you want to develop. 2) General Considerati... View More
If your student dives into complex problems without a strategy Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will recognize when they need to pause and fully consider a complex problem before diving in to solve it. 2)Teacher Takeaways: Everyone reaches a point when solut... View More
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 child has a learning difference or ADHD and is reluctant to ask for help How to Apply It! 1) Get comfortable asking people to repeat so you (and your classmates) don't miss important information. 1) Missing information can affect your learning. It ... 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