Build in regular time for pulse checks and material recaps

At this point in the year, students will have gained a significant amount of content knowledge. Continuing to take pulse checks and recap content for students can help them keep the information organized in their minds and ensure that teachers know how students are keeping up.

Explore Student Experiences Throughout the School Year

Click on each critical period to explore student experiences.

Strong Start

August/September

Keeping Up

November/December

Midterm Reset

January/February

Exam Prep

March/April

Due to varying school schedules and contexts, the exact timing of the critical periods will differ by school and even by class. The months provided are a guide for where teachers should be looking for experiences based on time of year.

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