Formally assign student work groups

As part of building classroom community and culture, assigning intentional work groups can help students grow their networks of support and have a larger group of peers to access for help and support when needed. Students also experience working with peers they may not normally interact with.

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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