Ajani Abdul-Khaliq

I learned from another teacher that the use of mini quizzes can really help students with material they consider difficult, as in math for example. During a four hour class, the students may take four tiny quizzes--one at the end of each hour--which each consist of four or five questions on the skill we just covered. The quizzes are graded right there over the break, and both the student and I get a good idea of where they stand right there.

I like that idea...reassign on the second day depending on the terrain...

we have this pre-arranged desk set up which, of course we can change, but i'll try addressing the individuals in the back as well--working mainly with the active ones isn't so effective--as i think it weakens the total interest in my class more often than not.

What do you do to keep the students in the back row as engaged as the students in the front?