Competency 1 Terms

Question 1

Scaffolds

Answer 1

temporary support provided to a student to help them master a new or complex skill/activity

Question 2

Basal Reading Programs

Answer 2

purchased reading programs that a school uses for reading instruction (basal readers, teacher manuals, supplemental books/activities, assessments)

Question 3

Differentiated Instruction

Answer 3

when the teacher makes adjustments to meet the needs of individual students (flexible grouping, different resources/materials, specific strategy selection)

Question 4

Balanced Instruction Program

Answer 4

when skills to be taught are strategically selected by the teacher to emphasize skills needed based on development

Question 5

Comprehensive Instructional Program

Answer 5

uses direct and explicit instruction to help students achieve all grade-level standards; includes opportunities to read a variety of texts and use oral and written language as well