Peer+Assited+Learning

**PALS**

**Content** This strategy can be used for any math content area. For this assignment, we will use the topic of solving for an equation. **Grade Level** This type of content could be taught anywhere from middle school on. For this specific purpose, I will be using 8th grade.

**Curriculum Standards**

M.O.8.2.1: use a variety of strategies to to solve one and two step linear equations and inequalities with rational solutions ; defend the selection of the strategy; graph the solutions and justify the reasonableness of the solution. **Description of Practices** PALS stands for Peer Assisted Learning strategies which allows students to help and motivate one another reciprocally. This process uses universal dsigns to help students go through instruction quickly and help them become engaged. By figuring out your student's strengths and weaknesses, teachers are able to pair the students together in a way that they can help each other with their different weaknesses. Through the program provided through PALS, they reccommend that you use the strategy three time in one week. If students need review time or more practice, this is a great way to get them focused and engaged. A specific example of a PAL is "think aloud." This is where a script of steps is read to the student. They are considered the player and the one reading is the coach. After reading over a few times, the player completes the problem without having the steps read to them. **Implementation Considerations** This strategy can be used in any type of classroom. Whether you are in a small group setting, special education, or whole group, this PALS idea can be very helpful. When given the opportunity to discuss, learn, and ask questions with one another, the students are able to learn more and find things out that they weren't aware of before . **Example**

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**Citation**

Kroeger, Stephen & Kouche, Beth (2006). Using peer-assisted learning strategies to increase response to intervention in inclusive middle math setting. //Teaching Exceptional Children,// //38(5),// 6-13. Retrieved from [] 40sessionmgr4&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=a2h&AN=20920863.