Conduct mini-ceremony or celebration to “move” students from first half to second half of course
Having a way to clearly mark a transition into the second half of the course can serve as a celebration of the hard work the students have done and signal that they are halfway through, along with helping students maintain or increase their motivation and persistence.
We suggest implementing these strategies:
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.