At least it is something to take a hard look at before concluding a student isn't learning due to cognitive processing, skill level, or socio-economic background. Increasing Time On Task 1. When teaching small groups, the rest of the class disrupts -falls off task. Arrange the group in such a way that you can stand and move between the group and whole class. They keep folders in desk.
Transitions take too much time.
Kids get noisy - take a social break. Tell them that was pretty good, but they can do better. Once the class has shown they can get ready in under 1', make that the time to beat. Do this a lot at the beginning of the year to train class, then reduce and use occasionally when needed. During seatwork kids fall off task .