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I am currently teaching a cluster math class, which means that I have very low students and advanced math students all in the same class. I provide instruction the same way for all students, but then about half of my class is ready to move on and the other half needs remediation to be successful. What is the best way to use my time in order to challenge advanced students and remediate struggling students in the same class period?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would try using centers, grouping students who are on the same level together. The lower students would have small group teacher time to go over the lesson again. During this time other groups can work on assignments, homework or catch up on STmath. When doing the small group "re-teach" lesson be sure you are in a spot where you can see the class and spend time with other groups through the class period. Always have extra assignments and questions ready so you are not interrupted when working with students.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I believe part of this suggestion is helpful. Offering a re-teach of the lesson is a helpful idea however the rest of the class might not benefit from that time spent.
Rated On: October 14, 2016 1:10 am
Rated By: Kristen OBryant
 
     
     
  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: Pairing up or putting in groups a lower level student with a higher one might help as well. They can catch on and learn from their peers.
Rated On: March 3, 2017 10:52 pm
Rated By: aDuZyJ
 
     
     
  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: Groping students into groups of the same level is a good solution to address individual instruction.
Rated On: October 9, 2017 10:18 pm
Rated By: reLuWe
 
     
     
  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: In my internship class, centers work very well! Students with similar learning needs are grouped together and often work at the same place.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 7:41 pm
Rated By: upusyb
 
     
     
  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: I agree.
Rated On: February 22, 2020 2:39 pm
Rated By: Michelle Cummings
 
     
     
  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: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this
Rated On: February 23, 2020 11:31 pm
Rated By: eraquR
 
     
     
  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: This is a good idea for the solution to the problem.
Rated On: October 1, 2021 2:32 pm
Rated By: Janson Gunn
 
     
     
  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: This is a great idea. I will be doing this in my classroom.
Rated On: November 14, 2022 2:25 am
Rated By: uGejeW