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

2. Review of General Classroom Management Strategies

5. Other Strategies from Group

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

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

8. Doctor is In
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9. 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

10. Lab Participation Grade
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 Followed directions 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

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

12. 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.

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

14. 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

15. 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.