Embedded Files
Beat the Timer is an Evidence-Based Kernel that teachers use to help students complete tasks quickly, efficiently, and safely by providing a fun way to get things done without getting distracted or distracting others and continually monitoring progress and providing feedback.
Beat the Timer is an Evidence-Based Kernel that teachers use to help students complete tasks quickly, efficiently, and safely by providing a fun way to get things done without getting distracted or distracting others and continually monitoring progress and providing feedback.
SEL Competency and Standards Connection
This Kernel supports students in practicing and growing in:
What the Research Says
(2019, Visible Learning 250+ Influences on Student Achievement)
Strategy Monitoring : 0.58 A metacognitive practice whereby a student monitors her or his own strategies to complete a task.
Strong Classroom Cohesion: 0.53 A sense that the teacher and students are working together toward a common goal.
Self Regulation Strategies: 0.52 Self-regulated learners require motivation, cognition and metacognition.
Time on Task 0.44 The amount of time a student spends engaged in a given task.
What’s the Point?
Decreasing the problematic behaviors that can occur when activities or transitions drag on for too long.
Increased student efficiency allows more time for meaningful instruction and stops a cycle of problematic behavior.
Support smooth transitions by providing continuous monitoring and feedback.
How is this Strategy Used by the Teacher?
Develop expectations for transitions throughout the day
Monitor time spent on transitions.
Explicitly teach students expectations for transitions to support meeting time expectation
Track time spent on transitions and support skill development to meet time expectations.
How is the Strategy Used by Students?
Use self regulation strategies to meet time expectations
Communicate supports needed to meet expectations
Work cooperatively with others to meet set expectations
Monitor and reflect on transitions and whether expectations were met.
Trauma-Informed, Culturally & Community Responsive
🎬 See it in action:
Implementation Resources
Implementation Resources
Page updated
Report abuse