There are strategies that appear in the three types of lessons: (1) direct instruction lessons, (2) practicing and deepening lessons, and (3) knowledge application lessons.

Previewing content provides students with an opportunity to begin activate their prior learning and start building connections

Activating students prior knowledge can help solidify the transfer of learning process

Highlighting important information can guide students on key takeaways ensuring they are grasping the content

When reviewing information students are provided an additional opportunity to recall the content, relearn it in a new way that solidifies their understanding

Cumulative reviews can be conducted throughout the school year so that students knowledge is being "refreshed"

Revision steps: (1) review your knowledge, (2) identify and correct any mistakes, (3) identify and fill gaps, (4) decide where to amend prior knowledge, and (5) explain your reasons

Exit slips are great opportunities for formative assessments - ask questions like (1) what could you do differently to improve your work? and (2) what could you do differently to improve your learning?

Homework can be used by teachers to preview student knowledge and understanding

"Educators should view learning as a constructive process in which students constantly update their knowledge"

Students that understand what they will be learning during a lesson will be better able to assess their understanding/mastery and how they can improve

Teachers should provide rubrics and scales to students so that they can understand their level of proficiency

Proficiency scale can help students achieve their learning goals

Teachers can prompt students to rewrite the proficiency scales to language they best understand

Students that are able to explain the proficiency scale, explain the learning goal, and describe how activities relate to the target goal will demonstrate their understanding of this element

When tracking student proficiency, ensure student success is being celebrated

Teachers must PLAN and ensure they are thoughtfully considering how students can achieve mastery in the standard/content