https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos Please Label your Response with the Scenario # en-us 2018-01-02 22:06:07 UTC 2018-01-03 15:39:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218521470 2018-01-03 15:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218521470 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218521837 3 Groups: Using Khan Academy, you can assign, track and support kiddos who need it through the hints and videos (one group can take the notes similar to credit recovery while others can just work the problems). In addition, a third group can be made for those that are really struggling, give them 5 problems on paper and then work them out using white boards and model and talk through the problems. ]]> 2018-01-03 15:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218521837 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218522158 Maybe try pairing high level students with lower students. Have the high level students teach/support the lower level kids. Teaching is definitely a challenge :) for the higher level.]]> 2018-01-03 15:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218522158 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218522238 Instead of separating them into groups based on ability, have mixed-ability groups. Allow the stronger students the ability to peer-teach because sometimes students receive information better from their peers than their teacher. Being able to teach what you know helps you understand it better yourself and it may make more sense for the lower level students. As the teacher, you can still monitor and assist groups.]]> 2018-01-03 15:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218522238 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218522288 I love that students are all working different problems and can work at their own pace.  Students who understand it are able to work on more challenging topics and have videos and tutorials to help them move forward without me.]]> 2018-01-03 15:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218522288 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218522453 Can group them multiple ways... Could put the high level kids together and let them work on challenging activities together that way they can ask each other questions and maybe not as many questions directed towards the teacher. Same with the lower level kids, group them together and let them work together. Depending on the lesson, you could mix the groups as well, some high, some low level kids together in groups. ]]> 2018-01-03 15:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218522453 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218522793 2018-01-03 15:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218522793 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218522951 2018-01-03 15:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218522951 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218522976 After working and working on factoring, we "bit the bullet" and show them how to use PLYSMLT2 to factor . .. .  some students just seem to be unable to factor and this is the only thing that allows them to move on . . . 


]]> 2018-01-03 15:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218522976 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218523556 Packets were created including guided notes for each factor pattern (how-to).
Group 1: Limited number of questions,  a=1 and GCF
Group 2: Mixed questions of a=1, GCF, a>1
Group 3: Apply the factoring to the rational problems after quick review.

]]> 2018-01-03 15:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218523556 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218523656 2018-01-03 15:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218523656 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218523773 Give students an assignment where different questions are worth different points. Students are required to earn a certain number of points by the end of the assignment but they can choose lots of easy ones or a couple hard ones.]]> 2018-01-03 15:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218523773 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218523778 2018-01-03 15:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218523778 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218523927 2018-01-03 15:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218523927 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218524041 Create groups of 4 (2 strong and 2 weak). Create a worksheet where there are 2 columns with different problems but get the same answer. The level of the problems can be different in the 2 columns so that the 2 stronger students are working together and the 2 lower students are working together.  They can help each other.

]]> 2018-01-03 15:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218524041 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218524084

]]> 2018-01-03 15:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218524084 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218524445 Use basic math fact games (like around the world, knock-out, etc) as warm ups because the ability to factor truly hinges on the ability to recall math facts.]]> 2018-01-03 15:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218524445 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218524773 I sometimes reward the peer tutors with a "homework pass" or some other small reward for their efforts

]]> 2018-01-03 15:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218524773 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218526656 Have students pair up and talk through the problem. Roll the dice to see which pair of students will be putting their work/answer on the screen. You can use that time to assess the most common questions or stuck points.]]> 2018-01-03 15:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218526656 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218526688 You do what you can and don't sweat it.  Try to group them as much as possible (whole group too), use online resources that keep them focused and can help monitor them as well.  ]]> 2018-01-03 15:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218526688 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218526914 They can use each other as resource and then get you to help when needed. Something like a See 3 - then see me procedure.]]> 2018-01-03 15:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218526914 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218527377 My students work in groups of 3 on a daily basis. They know they are to ask each other for help before coming to me. The little questions get taken care of while I can attend to the bigger questions or the kids that are completely lost.]]> 2018-01-03 15:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218527377 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218527380 2018-01-03 15:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218527380 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218527517 2018-01-03 15:25:44 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218527517 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218527575 2018-01-03 15:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218527575 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218527623 Students with needs will usually fall naturally into two groups: those who just need some extra explanation in order to succeed and those who need extensive intervention in order to have a chance at succeeding. I would match the mid-level students with the high achievers and choose 4-5 students who need intense intervention to target myself.]]> 2018-01-03 15:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218527623 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218527634 2018-01-03 15:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218527634 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218527851 2018-01-03 15:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218527851 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218527902 2018-01-03 15:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218527902 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218528261 Using more advanced students in the classroom during their study hall as an "aide"]]> 2018-01-03 15:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218528261 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218528281 2018-01-03 15:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218528281 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218528431 Draw group numbers for groups to add another step to the problem. They can work together as a group to decide the next step, but someone from the group has to come to the board to add another step.]]> 2018-01-03 15:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218528431 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218528464 The whole pair-share thing is great but it definitely requires that you plan ahead and have them already grouped by abilities in a seating chart.]]> 2018-01-03 15:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218528464 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218528518 Explain that we are going to take 5 minutes to work with partner, and use our notes which has a similar problem.  Find the similar problem and with your notes, work thru it together.  After 10 minutes, come back to board and do a few more with them.  Kids need to struggle and learn how to use their notes for guidance.  

]]> 2018-01-03 15:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218528518 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218528639 Show them from the easiest to the most involved and show them multiple examples for each scenario
Make sure that you include any special cases that exist]]> 2018-01-03 15:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218528639 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218529425 Have the Co-Teacher Model it on the document camera as the other teacher model it on the board simultaneously. This way, the SSS teacher can interject "key phrases" and methods (teaching the main teacher as well as supporting their kiddos with extra supports)

]]> 2018-01-03 15:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218529425 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218529485 We are assuming that the co-teacher did not teach the lesson. Maybe have the co-teacher reteach the lesson and give the lesson a different voice and maybe a different approach to solving the problems. Maybe they just need to hear the lesson from a different person/source. ]]> 2018-01-03 15:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218529485 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218529508 We whole group instruct and then give students two options. If the student feels that they have a strong understanding, they remain in my classroom and I answer students specific questions. The coteacher has his own classroom. Any student that would like extra support can go to his classroom and receive step-by-step help through a few more problems. Some students consistently stay in one classroom but many students bounce between classes truly evaluating their content knowledge.]]> 2018-01-03 15:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218529508 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218529522 Sometimes my co-teacher has a different way of explaining a concept that helps the low babies understand.]]> 2018-01-03 15:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218529522 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218529842 2018-01-03 15:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218529842 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218529852 Let the group that  "gets it" works independently on a test review and the teacher and co-teacher reteach the concept in small groups

]]> 2018-01-03 15:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218529852 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218529899 2018-01-03 15:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218529899 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218529942 2018-01-03 15:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218529942 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218530246 Our co-teacher travels to each subject with our kids. The benefit is that often times our co-teacher can interject things like "remember in language arts when...." and tie back decoding strategies to other skills in other subjects. 

We also will do stations where one station has the teacher as a direct facilitator, and one station where the co-teacher is the facilitator. The other stations are self-directed, but at least two of the stations have direct instruction.]]> 2018-01-03 15:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218530246 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218531170 I am always hesitant to group based on ability because I feel that students will at some point figure out who are the smart students and who are not. I like random because it lets the kids know that there is no reasoning based on ability. The only time I give them an assigned seating chart or move them after the random seating has been done is for behavior issues. ]]> 2018-01-03 15:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218531170 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218531276 Not sure if there is an exact right answer to this, many different group options would be beneficial. There are only so many kids that can be reached and if you beat your head against the wall trying to save them all, you will end up going crazy. Group them how you feel is appropriate for that situation and just do the best that you can.  ]]> 2018-01-03 15:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218531276 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218531324 LOW: Behavior problems should have a chromebook doing Khan Academy using it as a reference (to level the playing field).
Medium 2 kiddos: Guided notes prompting steps with self checking activity.
High kiddo: No guiding notes but a matching puzzle (like a grid puzzle)]]> 2018-01-03 15:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218531324 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218531333 That doesn't make sense, but I break my class in half (low and high) then break them up heterogeneously within each of those groups.]]> 2018-01-03 15:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218531333 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218531342 Make sure roles and responsibilities of each group member are clearly defined. Make sure they know what is expected of them.]]> 2018-01-03 15:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218531342 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218531595 2018-01-03 15:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218531595 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218531697

]]> 2018-01-03 15:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218531697 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218531704 I sometimes don't group right away. I give students the scenario, give them some silent think time to start their problem then split them up based on how they started the problem.]]> 2018-01-03 15:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218531704 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218532032 It sounds crazy, but sometimes putting them all together in a group allows you to hoover and monitor them without soiling the other groups.]]> 2018-01-03 15:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218532032 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218532281 Each behavior problem is its own animal, and the non-behavior problems in the class have their own unique characteristics as well. No excellent grouping plan can legitimately be made until relationships are forming with the students.]]> 2018-01-03 15:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218532281 https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218532949 2018-01-03 15:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_volpe/n77u1h7sqyos/wish/218532949