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  Case: Higher Level Learners
Mrs. Smith has a class of gifted/advanced students as well as a class of advanced/regular ed students. Mrs. Smith has a hard time "challenging" the higher level learners in the advanced and gifted classes. She establishes high expectations and requires more effort from students in those classes, however the gifted students do not refer to her class as a challenging one. What are some suggestions for Mrs. Smith?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
One, include more critical thinking skills. This requiring DOK III and DOK IV assignments for the higher learners will challenge them while allowing struggling students to feel successful at the DOK I and DOK II levels. You can also give your students incentives. In my classroom, I have an all-star team. This team consists of about 10 students who have worked harder than other students and are moving a little faster. This changes every week, so any student can get onto the all-star team at any time. Plus, the ones who get on this team love it, and it gives the others students a reason to work hard. This makes it easier to focus on challenging the higher level learners as well.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I liked this solution.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 10:51 pm
Rated By: Jessica Sorensen
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Good solution!
Rated On: March 4, 2016 2:03 am
Rated By: ymyQeg
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Very nice work, love the idea
Rated On: February 25, 2018 8:13 pm
Rated By: upusyb