Teacher-Led Small Group Instruction

1. Which of the follow routine and systems are necessary to effective implementation of teacher-led small groups and cooperative groups?

• Transition routines

• Communication systems

• Systems for rotating among groups and formats

• All of the above

Before a teacher can implement teacher-led small groups and cooperative groups,

• He must examine student data to set up the groups for different purposes

• He should train students in the routines and systems to be followed during this instruction

• He must arrange his classroom to support the use of these different grouping formats

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT an example effective instruction within a small group setting?

• Providing a targeted lesson on spelling multisyllabic words to a group of five student struggling with syllable patterns

• Scaffolding a strategy or solving quadratic equations to a group of three student needing more support with this strategy

• Teaching the same lesson over and over in groups of 5 to 6 students to ensure every student understands the lesson

• All of the above are good examples of effective instruction in small groups.

What is one difference between teacher-led small groups and cooperative groups?

• Teacher-led small groups contain students with similar needs while cooperative groups are made of students with mixed abilities

• Teacher-led small groups are used in interventions while cooperative groups are used in content-area instruction

• Teacher-led small groups are used with struggling students while cooperative groups are used with students working above grade level.

• Teacher-led small groups focus on learning strategies while cooperative groups focus on skill development.

When should teacher being thinking and planning their classroom management systems?

• Planning such systems in not necessary

• During the first week of school

• On the first day of school after they have met their students

• Before school starts

In what content areas should teacher-let small groups be used?

• ELA only

• Math only

• Any content area

• Reading and Math only

What is the ideal size of a teacher-led small group

• 1 to 2 students

• 11 to 15 students

• 6 to 10 students

• 3 to 5 students

Flexible grouping means

• Moving student in and out of groups based on their needs, strengths and progress

• A student may participate in more than one small group

• Groups should stay the same for at least a month before moving students

• Both a and b

Which of the following is a benefit of using teacher-led small groups?

• Individualized scaffolds for students

• Immediate corrective feedback

• More student response opportunities

• All of the above

For which of the following should teacher-led small group be used?

• To provide enrichment lessons to students working above grade level

• To target specific students’ needs and fill gaps

• To build relationships with students and get to know them on a more personal level

• All of the above