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Independent work is defined as students working individually at their own pace on a task. This may include reading, writing, completing worksheets, etc. This is typically the “you do” part of explicit instruction. Examples: A student is... • working independently on a pre-directed task (e.g., worksheet, reading silently, completing a short quiz, doing a Quick Write, using a computer). • working independently due to a disciplinary action. Non-example : Student is… • doing a worksheet together with the teacher. Students may be working individually, but the teacher continues to guide and set the pace for the whole group. (Whole Group). No grouping occurs when the teacher has not given students direction to work in any particular grouping structure or students are engaged in non-instructional activities, resulting in students being marked with “Down Time.” Examples : Students are … • finished with a work assignment and are waiting for further direction. • waiting for the teacher to arrive. • watching an instructional video clip without an academic task. Non-example: Students are … • reading silently as directed by the teacher prior to the teacher stepping outside of the classroom. (Independent).

Independent Work (I)

No Grouping (X)

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