The Madeline Hunter Model of Mastery Learning

Olivia is about to start her math lesson. To spark some excitement, she challenges her students—Liam, Grace, and Mia—with a quick riddle related to the day's topic. Which of the following best describes what Olivia is doing?

• A summary at the end of the lesson

• A short activity or prompt that focuses students' attention before the lesson begins

• A test given after the lesson

• A group project during the lesson

Abigail, Charlotte, and Aiden are starting a new science adventure! Their teacher shares what exciting things they'll discover and why it matters. Why is it important for them to know the objective and purpose of their lesson?

• Because students learn more effectively when they know what they are supposed to be learning and why.

• So they can finish their homework faster.

• Because it makes the lesson longer.

• So they can avoid participating in class.

During a lively science lesson, Maya pauses and quizzes her students—David, Noah, and Daniel—about what she just explained. Why is this 'Checking for Understanding' an important part of her lesson plan?

• To assign homework

• To make sure students understand what was presented

• To give grades

• To end the lesson

Daniel is showing Emma and Michael how to tie their shoes. He says, "First, watch how I do it (______); next, let's try it together; then, I'll cheer you on while you practice (guided practice); finally, you get to show off your skills and do it solo (independent practice)!" What is the first step called?

• modeling

• memorizing

• testing

• reviewing

At her workplace, Nora, along with her teammates Isla and Mia, discovered that knowing the ________ of their team's efforts is a key part of the Motivation "TRICK". Can you help them fill in the blank?

• results

• rewards

• rules

• roles

During a lively group discussion in class, Charlotte, Olivia, and Priya are all sharing their ideas. Isla pays close attention to what her classmates are saying. Oral ________ is a way of monitoring.

• together

• writing

• reading

• listening

Elijah, Anika, and Ava are in a lively group discussion led by Mia. To make sure everyone gets a turn, what should Mia do before ________ someone to answer her question?

• designating

• ignoring

• interrupting

• correcting

Arjun, Emma, and William are all studying for their exams. Samuel discovers that the best way to learn is through ______/understanding. Can you guess what it is?

• meaning

• memorization

• guesswork

• repetition

Emma is leading her class in a fun science experiment! She decides to give directions both by speaking and by showing pictures. Michael, Jackson, and Arjun are excited to follow along. This is a visual representation of the ______.

• task

• teacher

• classroom

• student

Priya and Aiden are both trying to master a tricky new math concept in class. Their teacher decides to use a ______ to help them 'get it' more easily in developmental skills subjects where background knowledge isn't the main focus. What tool does the teacher use?

• scaffold

• lecture

• worksheet

• test