When a class or individual student is flagged for issues in either accuracy or fluency, it’s essential to address and fill the identified skill gaps to ensure mastery. Here’s how to handle it:
- Classwide Concerns: If the class average is flagged in any area, the issue should be addressed with the entire group. This ensures that all students benefit from targeted instruction or review.
- Accuracy Concerns: When accuracy is flagged, it indicates that students are struggling to perform the skill correctly. In this case, reteach the skill thoroughly to reinforce understanding and proper execution.
- Fluency Concerns: When fluency is flagged, it means students can perform the skill correctly but may lack speed or efficiency. Review the skill with focused practice to improve fluency.
Don’t worry about your stronger students revisiting these skills during reteaching or review sessions—they benefit too! Extra practice helps them achieve even greater fluency and confidence, reinforcing their mastery.
Q&A
Question: How do I determine whether to provide intervention for an individual student or the entire class?
Answer: If the class average is red-flagged, the issue should be addressed at the classwide level. However, if only a few students are struggling—typically 15% or fewer—intervention should be provided on an individual basis.
Question: How will I know when it’s time to move on after providing intervention?
Answer: You should reassess your students to confirm they have mastered the material. This ensures they are prepared to progress to the next level.