Mass Insight Advanced Placement Equity Building Tools

Classroom Culture

Daily Mindfulness Routine

To promote increased focus, class participation, and a sense of academic belonging; at the beginning of every class, students and teachers silently meditate for five minutes.

Attributes of High-Quality Work and a Vision for Attaining It

To define and clarify the attributes of high-quality work in order to plan projects that promote deep learning and understanding.

Student Contracts

To support students in developing a sense of responsibility for their studies, their class, and ultimately themselves.

Diagnostic Feedback

To give students feedback that they are more likely to accept and utilize for improvement.

AP Club/Committee/Focus Group

To establish a structure to support students’ development of non-academic skills leveraging student choice and voice.

Teach Cooperative Learning Strategies at the Start of the Year

To enhance students’ learning through cooperative learning strategies.

Students as Co-Teachers

To boost students’ confidence and investment in learning content deeply while building connection and trust with the teacher. Students also develop oracy and presentation skills.

Harness the Potential of Group Work Through Establishing Effective Group Processes and Guidelines

To obtain the highest benefit from group projects and cooperative learning to ensure that collaboration enhances learning.

Give Choices to Students

To give students choice with regard to assignments and projects so that they have a voice in what they learn and how they demonstrate their learning.

Challenge Problems for Students

To engage students in enrichment activities that build a sense of belonging through mutual contributions from teacher and students.

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