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Concept Anchoring Routine
     The Concept Anchoring Routine is used to introduce and anchor a new concept to a concept that is already familiar to students. In research studies with students in secondary science and social studies classes, there were more correctly answered test questions by those high-achieving, average-achieving, low achieving students (including those with learning disabilities) who had been taught with the Anchoring Routine in contrast to those who had not received the routine instruction.

Linking Steps

1. Announce the New Concept
2. Name the Known Concept
3. Collect Known Information
4. Hightlight Characteristics of Known Concept
5. Observe Characteristics of the New Concept
6. Reveal Characteristics Shared
7. State Understanding of the New Concept

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NOTE: The information on this site is intended for GSCS teachers who have received the appropriate Content Enhancement training.