Enrichment And Extensions In Active Learning

Question 1

Enrichment

Answer 1

When learning goes beyond the general curriculum.

- Extra activities for students who are advanced or interventions for students who struggle

Question 2

Extensions

Answer 2

Extending learning to other content areas and going beyond the required curriculum

Question 3

Extension includes:

Answer 3

Using elements of social science in an English lesson or integrating math into a science activity

Question 4

Examples of enrichment and extensions in the classroom:

Answer 4

Odyssey of the Mind

Question 5

Enrichment

Answer 5

A teacher may assign __________ activities to a student who easily grasps a math lesson. The teacher may have the student do more difficult problems or have her work on a problem-based activity where she solves real-world problems using her math skills.

Question 6

Extension

Answer 6

A teacher would use an ______ activity to integrate math concepts while working on a science experiment.