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   Teaching Concepts
     Concept Mastery
     Concept Anchoring
     Concept Comparison

   Increasing Performance
     Recall Enhancement
     Question Exploration
     Order Routine
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Concept Mastery Routine
     The Concept Mastery Routine is used to define, summarize, and explain a major concept and where it fits within a larger body of knowledge. Research shows that the secondary teacher use of the routine causes the student to benefit in several ways. First, students scored significantly better on tests designed to assess concept acquisition. Second, students scored significantly better on regularly scheduled, teacher-made or commercial unit tests during the enhancement condition than during baseline.

Linking Steps

1. Convey the Concept Name
2. Offer the Overall Concept Name
3. Note the Key Words
4. Classify the Characteristics
5. Explore Examples
6. Practice with a New Example(s)
7. Tie down a Definition

Download Centre

Microsoft PowerPoint version
Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF) version
Microsoft Word version
Checklist for completion and observation

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