Management Strategies Strategies for keeping class on task while you work with small groups

Review of General Classroom Management Strategies

Other Strategies from Group

Post Directions Should be specific. Reinforces oral directions. Eliminates many housekeeping questions. Guides students to manage time.

Anchor Activities Anchors are ongoing assignments that students can work on independently. Provide tasks that tie to content and instruction.

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R.I.C.E. Recall what your teacher said. Imagine logically what the directions would be. Check with a classmate. See the“expert” for help. From The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners by Carol Ann Tomlinson, l999

Self-Evaluation Students take a piece of paper and write Lab Participation grade using the following criteria: 1. Stayed on task and stayed with lab group 2. Finished work on time 3. Included all students 4. Followed directions. 5. Cleaned up all materials Lab Participation Grade I believe I earned a __10 _ out of 10 points because I finished the lab on time, I stayed at my lab station, did steps 2-3 on the directions and helped with the cleanup. You worked very well with your group. I did find trash in the sink at your station after class. 9/10

Ask 3 Before Me Students consult three other students or resources (e.g., Word Wall, front board) before coming to teacher.

Answer Sheets Provide answer sheets for students to self-check handouts or textbook questions. Choose 1-2 students to be in charge of distributing and collecting them.

Centers Students go to a center after they have finished their assignments. Center may be related to previous or current unit. Mystery Numbers

Learning Contracts Written agreements between teachers and students that outline: What students will learn How they will learn it What period of time How they will be evaluated

Timer on Overhead Helps keep everyone one task. Gives time limit for teacher-led group and group working independently. Guides students to prioritize their work.