The belief assumes student ability can grow with effort and support.
Mindset
'I do, We do, You do' model
Gradual Release
Lesson plans should align to these first
Standards
Students must be this first before they can learn.
Present
Trust between staff and students.
Relational Trust
Thinking that these students just can't learn reflects this.
Deficit Thinking
Small groups rotating through tasks is this instructional structure.
What are Stations/Rotations?
Using data to plan instruction is called this.
What is Data-Driven Instruction?
Lessons that connect to student lives increase this
What is engagement?
Circles to resolve conflict are part of this practice
What are Restorative Practices?
This mindset focuses on student strengths instead of gaps.
Asset-Based Thinking
Checks for understanding done during instruction are called this.
What is Formative Assessment?
MTSS/RtI systems focus on this type of support.
What is Tiered Interventions?
Chronic absenteeism is missing this % or more of school.
What is 10%?
Visual displays of learning progress are called this.
What are Data walls / Walls that talk?
When teachers believe they can impact achievement regardless of challenges.
What is Collective Teacher Efficacy?
Student conversations structured around content are called this.
What is Academic Discourse?
Following curriculum as designed is called this.
What is Fidelity of Implementation?
A strategy is to re-engage absent students.
Check-ins
Mentors
Family contact
A positive adult culture leads to strong this.
What is Student Achievement?
Name one strategy to shift staff from fixed to growth mindset.
Analyzing student growth data
Celebrating gains
Sharing success stories
Name one strategy that reduces over-reliance on teacher talk.
Turn & Talk
Socratic Seminar
Problem-Based Learning
Collaborative Groups
Name one way PLCs improve instruction.
Data analysis
Lesson planning
Common assessments
Intervention design
Name one instructional design element that improves attendance.
Hands-on learning
Projects
Student choice
Collaborative work
Name one way to build staff culture/
Celebrations
Shout-outs
Peer recognition
Team building