Matching Pairs Instructional StrategiesOnline version 10 Powerful Instructional Strategies for Student Achievement by Darian Barillas 1 Relevant Vocabulary 2 Graphic Organizer 3 Higher Order Thinking Questions 4 Rigorous 5 Student Centered 6 Interactive Learning (IL) 7 Student Movement 8 Limited Lecture 9 Essential Question 10 Activating Strategy 11 Summarize It is the objective of the class and what the students are intended to learn. Activities should be challenging and progress at a rapid pace. Classes must be active so the students do not get bored. Helps students to have active and positive thinking through the things they like. Summarizing is the final part of the class. Here the teacher can ask questions and assess whether the students have learned. Every 15 minutes of class involve the students with some activity. Asking superior questions of students is to challenge them and promote their thinking and problem solving. Use vocabulary that is relevant and limited to what your students can handle and understand. A graphic organizer is a visual aid for students to learn new information in a different way The students are the center of the class, focus on them as a principal priority. Do activities where students can move physically because it is difficult for them to be quiet all the time. A collection of ten best practices.