Elementary MathTier I Priorities

Increase rigor through effective higher-level questioning strategies

Use UPS Check for problem solving

Implement math workshop model

Engage students with the vocabulary of the standards

(Interactive Word Wall)

Secondary MathTier I Priorities

Engage students with the vocabulary of the standards

(Interactive Word Wall)

Use UPS Check for problem solving

Implement math workshop model

Increase rigor through effective higher-level questioning strategies

Elementary ScienceTier I Priorities

Use STEMscopes and AIMS as primary

resources for instruction

Engage students with the vocabulary of the standards

Follow TEA guidelines for percentage of daily

hands-on instruction (80% in K-1, 60% in 2-3,

50% in 4-5)

Use 5E model for Tier I delivery

Secondary ScienceTier I Priorities

Create and evaluate formative assessments to

more tightly align with the standards

Provide appropriate instruction for SPED and 504 students

Engage students with the vocabulary of the standards

Elementary Social StudiesTier I Priorities

Integrate social studies content

within the ELAR Tier I block

Use primary and secondary sources

Create and use maps, timelines, graphs and other visual resources

Engage students with the vocabulary of the standards through daily instruction that includes reading and writing

Secondary Social StudiesTier I Priorities

Implement workshop model

(Whole-Part-Whole)

Use primary and secondary source documents

Implement SIOP protocols when

working with English language learners

Engage students with the vocabulary of the standards

Elementary ELARTier I Priorities

Engage students in the three kinds of thinking in response

to authentic reading and writing (close reading)

Implement workshop model in reading and

writing

Implement guided reading within the reading workshop

Engage students with the vocabulary of the standards

Secondary ELARTier I Priorities

Use close reading to engage students in the text and promote thinking at higher levels

Engage students with the vocabulary required by the standards

Implement Workshop Model