CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING (CFU) FLASHCARD

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Checks for understanding help teachers identify if students are grasping the material and adjust their instruction accordingly.

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TRUE

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CFUs can be used at the beginning of a lesson to assess prior knowledge, during a lesson to monitor comprehension, or at the end to summarize key points.

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TRUE

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Providing timely and specific feedback to scholars based on their responses and guiding them towards improvement isn't realistic, but you should try. TRUE or FALSE?

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FALSE

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Ensure all students can participate in checks for understanding, regardless of their learning styles, language or abilities.

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TRUE

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CFUs will not be effective if active participation (i.e. engagement) by scholars are low with just a few responses, or volunteers.

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TRUE

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Scholars don't need to be treated like children! Creating a safe and supportive environment isn't necessary to help them feel comfortable so that they admit when they don't understand.

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FALSE

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Use the information gathered from checks for understanding to inform future instruction and differentiate learning experiences. TRUE or FALSE?

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TRUE

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It is ineffective to frame questions that require students to think critically and demonstrate their understanding rather than simply recalling facts.

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FALSE

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There is no need to obsess or regularly reflect on the effectiveness of your checks for understanding or to adjust your approach as needed.

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FALSE