No More Giant Backpack: Using the Grid Method

Michelle KasunBlog, Classroom Management, Differentiation, Grading & Assessment, Lesson Planning, Mastery Learning, Student Engagement

TL;DR: Follow the journey of Michelle as she discovered the Grid Method. Read five reasons why using the Grid Method is so effective: (1) standards-based (2) strategic and timely assessments (3) varied assessment (4) students work at own pace (5) enrichment opportunities. I recently saw a teacher meme that showed a man with a GIANT backpack and the caption, “When … Read More

Reading Mastery Grid Tips & Tricks

Chad OstrowskiBlog, Classroom Management, Differentiation, Lesson Planning, Mastery Learning

TL;DR: When creating a reading grid, consider how the reading will be done: independently, whole class, etc. Focus on standards, not stories. Consider multiple resources/texts. Provide a pathway forward. Increase complexity while students read. 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 the … Read More