GBF; Stretch It: The Next Steps

What is the purpose of accessing previous understanding?

• To call on students based on data

• To identify gaps in students' ability to grasp the concept

• To plan the script for the upcoming lesson

• To monitor student learning during independent practice

When should a teacher call on students based on data?

• When the teacher wants to assess students' understanding

• When the teacher wants to guarantee learning for all students

• When the teacher wants to call on consecutive struggling students

• When the teacher wants to ensure a smooth discussion

What should a teacher do if students are not taking leadership in the discussion?

• Model ideal student responses

• Provide universal prompts for addressing errors

• Prompt students to use habits of discussion

• Roll out routines and procedures for discussion

What should a teacher focus on when a student gives a correct answer?

• The next steps for the student's learning

• The vocabulary used in the answer

• The conceptual understanding behind the answer

• The process the student used to arrive at the answer

What should a teacher do to upgrade students' vocabulary?

• Create a word wall/chart with key academic terms

• Model ideal student responses with key vocabulary terms

• Provide prompts to use academic language

• All of the above

When should a teacher use a 'stretch it' question?

• When students are not engaged in the discussion

• When students need more practice

• When students struggle to answer a question

• When students answer a question easily

What is the ideal response when asking a student to explain why their answer is correct?

• A reflection on the student's learning experience

• A generalization of the rule/strategy/skill used

• A comparison of different approaches to the problem

• A detailed step-by-step explanation of the process used

What is the advantage of calling on students who can provide more help when others are stuck?

• It ensures a smooth discussion

• It allows struggling students to learn from their peers

• It helps the teacher assess students' understanding

• It guarantees learning for all students

What are the key actions in rolling out a habit of discussion?

• Rolling out routines and procedures for discussion

• Creating a word wall/chart with key academic terms

• Modeling ideal student interventions

• Prompting students to use habits of discussion

What should a teacher do if students are still unable to grasp the concept despite using Discourse 101 techniques?

• Access previous understanding

• Call on students based on data

• Prompt students to use habits of discussion

• Upgrade students' vocabulary