Brittany Beaumont Academically Challenging

EnvironmentTeacher Keys

Performance Standard 8

Deep ReadingBrittany encourages deep reading of texts by posing text-based questions to students after reading, and helping them to develop strategies for going back through the text as they look for evidence to support their responses.

Students engage witha rigorous text andrespond to text-based

questions.

Brittany engages all students in math problem solving activities that require perseverance in working through multiple steps. Students are taught the steps of problem solving that involve determining what the question is, identifying given information, missing information, developing a plan for solving, and evaluating their solution.

Math Problem Solving

STEM InstructionBrittany incorporates STEM instruction and learning as a way to challenge students. As planning for the 2013/14 school year got under way, Brittany proposed to her 1st grade team that they plan for monthly STEM instruction. Her teammates were quick to get on board with the idea and Brittany led the way for planning activities and collecting needed materials. 1st grade students love their STEM weeks and have been applying cross-curricular knowledge to real world scenarios.

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STEM InstructionContinued

Goal SettingBrittany works with students to help them develop challenging goals for themselves. She discusses their progress towards their goals as they self-assess their learning and behavior. Having goals helps to challenge students to do their best and be successful with rigorous learning.

Maximizing Instructional TimeBrittany uses a variety of strategies to maximize instructional time in her classroom, thus allowing for deeper instruction to take place.

•Instructional materials are prepared before lessons•Tools are easily accessible to students•All classroom materials are clearly organized for ease of use•Utilization of parent volunteers as appropriate•Students have a variety of jobs to help lead their own learning and manage the classroom environment