Checkpoint 2

Question 1

WAATTETSS

Answer 1

Working as a team to ensure the student’s success

Question 2

3 Categories for increasing productive learning time (MTA)

Answer 2

Momentum
Transitions
Accountability

Question 3

Four recommendations for avoiding the pitfalls assoc. w/ independent work (MACM)

Answer 3

Meaningful task
Accommodates varying abilities
Clear directions
Monitor behavior and comprehension

Question 4

Cycle assoc. w/ independent work (deVoss)

Answer 4

1. Begin assignment
2. Attention wanes
3. Noise level increases
4. Teacher intervenes
5. Students return to assignment
6. Repeats until final burst to finish on time

Question 5

Examples of group alerting strategies

Answer 5

• Humor
• Challenge
• Personal knowledge/experience incorporated

Question 6

Purpose of group alerting

Answer 6

To stimulate attnetion and maintain pace of the lesson

Question 7

7 factors in designing effective group work

Answer 7

1. Type of group
2. Size of group
3. Group composition
4. Structure the task for interdependence
5. Ensure individual accountability
6. Teach students to cooperate
7. Monitor learning, involvement and cooperative behavior

Question 8

6 guidelines for dealing w/ inappropriate behavior

Answer 8

1. Keep instruction going
2. Math the severity of the strategy to the misbehavior
3. Timely and accurate response
4. Be culturally responsive
5. Consider context
6. Maintain the dignity of the student

Question 9

7 examples of possible consequences

Answer 9

1. Isolation from group
2. Exclusion from class
3. Detention
4. Mandatory private conference
5. Written reflection
6. Contact parents
7. Loss of privileges

Question 10

Tips for handling defiance

Answer 10

• Offer choices
• Offer choices
• Don’t lose your cool
• Get the rest of the class to work on something else
• Talk to student alone after they have time to cool down