Students exercise control over materials and equipment. Students have access to and control over all materials and equipment at designated learning stations. They use equipment carefully and store materials properly. Students work as partners in cooperative teams. They receive recognition and rewards to foster cooperation.
Students know where to get help.
Teachers clearly communicate specific strategies to the students for getting help when the teacher is unavailable. The strategies are also identified on the Station Task Cards available at the learning stations. Support Components Parents provide input on a regular basis. At the end of each unit, parents review their child's Passport and provide input by writing comments. Parents are encouraged to participate as co-learners with their child and to volunteer to help in the classrooms.