Myth vs.

Reality
Look at the statements listed below and decide whether or not you believe the statement is a
myth or a reality.

1.) The use of frequent discussion in the classroom shifts instruction to higher Blooms
levels.
Myth or Reality

2.) Only struggling students require frequent recognition and praise to continue their best
efforts in the classroom.
Myth or Reality

3.) The act of summarizing a lesson in a written form increases learning potential between 13
and 44 percentile points, whereas only note-taking strategies increase learning potential
between 23 and 47 percentile points.
Myth or Reality
4.) A teacher working upwards of 75% of a class period in the power zone increase student
retention of information, decreases classroom management issues, and on-task behaviors
increase.
Myth or Reality
5.) Struggling learners benefit from the posting of a lesson frame because they understand
how and why they are completing the days task.

Myth or Reality