The type of signal used varies with the type of task. Other signals are for use with students who are looking at their own material, such as a story or a math problem. In order for the students to respond correctly, they must continue to look at the material, rather than the teacher. This signal used is an auditory signal-a tap, clap, or snap. Pacing Appropriate pacing contributes to student attentiveness and reduces errors .
Students are usually more attentive to variant fast-paced instruction .
However, providing fast-paced instruction does not mean that a teacher rushes students , requiring them to answer before they have had time to determine the answer. If the teacher has to interrupt the lesson to attend to behavior problems, the number of child responses will be fewer. The goal is to teach each child the expected group behavior so most of the group time is spent learning academics. Transitions Transitions from exercise to exercise and from activity to activity are fast and efficient. Students are taught how to come and go to instructional group.