Best Practices for Small Groups & Intervention Groups

What is the main purpose of using data in small groups and intervention groups?

• To assign homework

• To form groups and guide instruction

• To be able to differentiate all work

• To track attendance

Why should learning goals/objectives in small or intervention groups be bite-sized and specific?

• To make the lesson short and concise

• To help students stay focused and measure progress

• To reduce the amount of time teacher has to plan

• To keep groups focused and engaging

Which of the following best describes intervention group instruction?

• Open-ended projects with student choice

• Self-selected math and/or reading skill review activities

• Whole-class instruction with the teacher

• Explicit, systematic instruction with practice and feedback

What is the best way to monitor progress in small and intervention groups?

• Using quick checks and providing immediate feedback

• Assigning homework for them to take home and complete

• Observing students without recording results

• Waiting until progress reports to see if grades have improved

How should teachers adjust groups over time?

• Keep the same students in the same group all year

• Change groups only at progress report time and report card time

• Update groups as student needs and progress change

• Randomly assign students each week especially if they all are struggling readers

What is a key difference between small groups and intervention groups?

• Small groups are only for struggling students; intervention groups are for everyone

• Small groups focus only on enrichment; intervention groups focus only on summative assessments

• Small groups are optional; intervention groups are required for all students

• Small groups are part of core instruction; intervention groups provide extra support beyond core instruction