Matrix of Instructional Strategies

Strategy

Description of Strategy

Partner Work

Placing struggling reader with strong

reader

Worksheets in Page Protectors

Use individually or in small group

can be reused

Manipulatives (unit cubes, dice,

tangrams)

Used to enhance math lesson

KWL Chart

Class documents what they know and

want to know about a subject and
after reading the list what they
learned.

Informational Posters on Walls

The walls are covered with various

information; one wall is reading, one
wall is writing, one is math, one is
artwork

Matrix of Guidance and Positive Support Strategies

Strategy

Description of Strategy

Individualized Praise

Not just good job but specifically

what the child is doing that is good.

Classroom Jobs

Giving children an opportunity to

have a role in the classroom

Musical Transitions

Opportunity to refocus before next

task. Children can sing, dance,
loosen up

Clear Expectations

Children know what is expected of

them and what the consequences are
when expectations are not met

Modeling

Teacher or other child models

appropriate behavior. Observed
teacher pull a child aside who was
frustrated and showed him how to
take a deep breath to calm down

Matrix of Assessment Strategies

Strategy

Description of Strategy

Visual Observation

Watching children as they counted

aloud

Running Record

Focuses on a sequence of events that

occurs over time

Time Sampling

Record particular even or behavior at

specific time intervals

Check List

A list of behaviors identifying skills

and knowledge

Work Sample

Collection of childs work that

demonstrates what they know and
are able to do

Matrix of Technology Used

Strategy

Description of Strategy

CD Player/Music Player

2 minute musical transition children

can move, shake, and talk while
getting ready for next task

Large Timer On Wall

An auditory and visual reminder

Headphones/CD Player in Listening

Center

Used a part of the daily 5 choices

Projector

Used for large group lessons where

the whole class needs to see what is
written

Voice Amplifier

Teacher wears headset that is set to

the frequency of the speakers in the
classroom teacher can be heard
from anywhere in the room, but only
in that room