• homogenous grouping-from placement data
• setup area and material
• seating in small group so all students can see material
• ease of monitoring-fingers and mouths during group and individual turns
• state academic and behavioral expectations

Present scripted exercises in a motivating manner-require 100% participation-group response

• Include all steps-model, lead, test as indicated in script
• Emphasize key words
• Pause for thinking
• Pace rapidly
  immediate feedback
  less time needed-massed practice
  more repetitions
  covers more material
  reduces memory load
  reduces management problems
• Clear Signals
  teacher controls pacing, think time
  individual initiates own response

Teach to 100% criterion

• Monitor carefully all responses
• Provide continuous feedback
  • Correct all errors {see also Corrections}
  • Reinforce specific academic performance for continuing student participation {see also Classroom Management}

Check individual mastery-after group is firm

[Training required-techniques may initially feel counterintuitive]