Proposed Items

1. Higher order thinking
   • metacognitive skills are taught (Wenglinsky, 2003)
   • cognitive strategies are taught (Biancarosa and Snow, 2006).
   • Reading - metacognitive activities - explain, predict (Wenglinsky, 2003, Pressley).
2. Hands on learning
   • use of simulations in math (Wenglinsky, 2002)
   • use of simulations in science (Wenglinsky, 2005)
   • Project based learning (Wenglinsky, 2003)
   • Hands on activities in math (Wenglinsky, 2002)
3. Assessment guides instruction
   • instructional plans are based upon student assessment data (Fuchs & Deno)
   • assignments are customized to meet individual needs (Fuchs & Deno, Graham and Perin)
   • Plans are developed based upon state content standards (XXXX)
   • Assessments tools that report student progress are used to determine subsequent instruction (Spicuza & Yssledyke)
   • Writing activities are matched to student needs (Graham & Perin)

(evidence for these practices are either limited or inconsistent)

1. Collaboration
   • use of collaborative writing activities (Graham and Perin)
   • text-based collaborative learning (Biancarosa and Snow, 2006).
2. Authentic assessment
   • (Wenglinsky, 2002)