Formal Cooperative Learning Group - Answers Students work together for one or more class periods
to complete a joint task or assignment
Problem-Based Learning - Answers Students work on a complicated ill-structured problem or issue
and attempt to develop solutions
Project-Based Learning - Answers Students independently gather resources and information to create
a project or product
Direct Instruction - Answers Instructional approach that is structured sequenced and led by the
teacher (lecture modeling demonstration)
Concept Attainment - Answers Students determine attributes of a concept by comparing and
contrasting examples
Inquiry-Based Learning - Answers Students explore discuss and synthesize information in an engaging
learning environment
Learning Cycle - Answers Used in investigations and projects to develop critical thinking skills
How many stages are there of concept attainment - Answers 4
English Language Learners - Answers Students learning English in addition to their native language
At Risk Students - Answers Students with a higher likelihood of academic failure due to various
factors
Intellectual Engagement - Answers Activities that stimulate curiosity and interest in learning
Emotional Engagement - Answers Strategies that promote positive emotions and reduce negative
behaviors
Behavioral Engagement - Answers Routines cues or roles that encourage productive learning
behaviors
Physical Engagement - Answers Use of movement or physical activity to support learning
Social Engagement - Answers Learning through interaction with others
Cultural Engagement - Answers Making students from diverse backgrounds feel valued and included
Providing different reading levels or materials on the same topic is an example of - Answers
Differentiation
Gradual release of responsibility is an example of - Answers Scaffolding
What is the first step in the learning cycle - Answers Engage
What step in the learning cycle involves hands on exploration - Answers Explore
What step in the learning cycle explains the concept clearly - Answers Explain
What step in the learning cycle allows students to apply learning - Answers Elaborate
What is the final step in the learning cycle - Answers Evaluate
What is the first step of direct instruction where the teacher sets the stage for learning - Answers Set
learning objectives or activate prior knowledge
What step involves the teacher modeling and giving clear explanations - Answers Model and explain
content
What step involves monitoring students while they practice - Answers Guided practice
What step brings the lesson to a close and reviews key ideas - Answers Closure
What step involves checking student understanding - Answers Assess student progress
What step involves students working independently - Answers Independent practice