TL;DR: Providing student feedback is a valuable tool that doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Evaluate when individual feedback is needed and when it can be taught to the whole class. Focus feedback on certain skills. Create a framework for feedback that allows students to self-reflect and utilize peer reflections. Make feedback meaningful by using descriptive feedback rather than evaluative feedback. … Read More
Gonna Have a Grid Day! Blog Series Overview
Gonna Have a Grid Day Blog Series Overview The Grid Method is a self-paced mastery framework where the teacher creates a learning pathway in the form of a grid. Students are allowed to work at their own pace through this pathway while demonstrating readiness and mastery as they progress from one learning opportunity to the next. This blog series contains … Read More
Getting Unstuck: Grid Style
TL;DR: Read this for tips on how to get yourself unstuck when using The Grid Method. Reflect on specifically what is causing you to get stuck. Consider taking a Grid Method course to review the basics. We are here for you so reach out through social media if you need support. Throw a flag. Sound an alarm. Push a button. … Read More
Math Mastery Grid Tips & Tricks
TL;DR: Using The Grid Method in your classroom provides extreme differentiation all the time! Try to use what you know about creating typical lesson plans when you make a grid. Add in assessments as checkpoints. Strategically place check-ins in common places where students have misunderstandings. Collaborate with others when creating your grids. Developing a grid in a math classroom is … Read More
Social Studies Mastery Grid Tips and Tricks
TL;DR: When developing a social studies grid, check the standards and identify skills vs. content focuses. Keep the big picture in mind. Mix up the modalities and types of learning that happen within the grid. Making a Grid Just in case you’re not familiar, The Grid Method is a self-paced mastery framework where the teacher creates a learning pathway in … Read More