Practice

Research & Theory:

  • Mastering a skill requires a fair amount of practice.
    Students may have to practice a skill 24 times to reach 80% proficiency.
  • While practicing, students should adapt and change what has been learned.
    This is where knowledge is reinforced with examples - and LESS can be More.

Recommendations for Classroom Practice:

  • Determine which skills are worth practicing.
  • Plan massed (close together) and distributed practice (spaced apart).
  • Ask students to chart speed and accuracy.
  • Use practice to shape a skill or process.

 

Using Technology to Aid Practice:

  • FunBrain's QuizLab - FREE; engaging way for students to practice new knowledge in traditional assessments like multiple choice, true/false, and short answer tests. Enter as a student: Secret word - cbmstbirds - use your name for User ID.
  • Quia Web - $49 per year to create online activities, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • BrainPop - short kid movies around science, health, math and technology topics.
  • Skill Builders - subject and grade level indexed site by Family Education Network.

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