Class Jobs
Name one class job and what that person is responsible for.
(Accept any accurate job: Materials Manager, Timekeeper, Encourager, Tech Helper, etc.)
What does “Group XP” stand for / mean in our class?
Experience Points that table groups earn together for positive collaboration and independence.
Give one example of a moment that can earn your group XP.
Quiet, fast start; strong group discussion; helping a peer without being asked; etc.
What does it mean to be self-managed in this class?
Handling your materials, focus, and small problems without needing constant adult reminders.
Your table is ready but one person is still digging in their bag. What should the group do first?
Quietly prompt the person or have the Materials Manager helps try to solve it yourselves.
Why do we rotate or assign class jobs instead of the teacher doing everything?
So students practice leadership, ownership, and reduce dependence on the adult.
Who earns the XP: individuals or the table group?
The table group (we succeed or struggle together).
What is a “self-managed moment” and why does it earn XP?
When the group handles a small problem or stays focused without needing a teacher redirection.
What is one strategy you can use when you feel distracted or frustrated?
Take a breath, use a role script, ask a peer, or use a quiet reset signal.
The teacher is giving directions and two people at your table start talking. What is the self-managed move?
One person can give a quiet non-verbal signal or soft reminder so the teacher does not have to stop.
hat should you do if it is your job day and you are absent or need help?
Tell a table-mate or the teacher so the job still gets done.
Name two behaviors that help a group earn XP.
Staying on task, using appropriate voice, solving problems without teacher help, supporting each other, etc.
How can positive narration from the teacher help groups earn more XP?
It names the exact behaviors we want so groups can repeat them.
Why do we practice self-management every day in Week 0?
So it becomes automatic and we can spend class time on real learning, not reminders.
Your group finishes early and starts chatting off-topic. How can you still earn XP?
Use the extra time to review, help another group (if allowed), or prepare the next materials.
How do class jobs support equity in our classroom?
Different students get to contribute and lead in different ways; no one is left out of responsibility.
What usually happens when a group loses XP or has many redirections?
It slows progress toward class goals / rewards and shows we need to reset.
Why might a group that is loud or off-task lose the chance to earn XP even if they finish the work?
Process and collaboration matter as much as the final product in our system.
How does self-management support equity for students who have different needs or backgrounds?
Clear, practiced routines give every student a fair chance to succeed without relying on the same adult help.
A group member is struggling and getting frustrated. What are two helpful moves that also earn XP?
Encourage them, offer a strategy from the role cards, or ask a clarifying question and stay supportive.
How can doing your class job well help your table group earn Group XP?
Smooth materials, timing, and encouragement keep the group productive and reduce redirections.
Why do we track Group XP instead of only individual points?
It builds interdependence, shared responsibility, and a culture where everyone helps the group succeed.
How does the Group XP system connect to the idea of reducing teacher dependency?
Groups learn to manage themselves so the teacher can coach deeper thinking instead of managing behavior.
What is the connection between self-management and the cognitive roles (Claim Builder, Encourager, etc.) we will use later?
Both require students to take ownership of their thinking and their group’s success.
The whole class has been strong today and is close to a class goal. One table starts to slip. What should that table do, and why does it matter for everyone?
Reset quickly (voice, focus, jobs) because whole-class points and culture depend on every group contributing.