The ChalkTalk Method

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Every step of the ChalkTalk Method is adaptive at the student level, small group level, and the whole-class level.

Teacher leading a ChalkTalk lesson with students in class

Gradual release of responsibility

Six adaptive steps. One connected instructional method.

Move from teacher-led modeling to collaborative and individual practice, then use evidence to intervene, revisit unfinished learning, and measure impact.

01I do

Whole Group Instruction

The teacher kicks off class by presenting lesson slides on a topic and stepping the class through sample exercises. The sequence adapts to the school’s schedule.

Adaptive to the school schedule

Teacher presenting a ChalkTalk lesson to a whole class
02We do

Small Group Practice and Instruction

Students work in pairs or small groups on shared practice activities. The work adapts to the needs of each group so students can discuss, compare, and strengthen their understanding together.

Adaptive to each small group

Students collaborating in small groups while a teacher circulates
03You do

Personalized Practice

Each student logs in to complete personalized practice questions on that day’s topics. The experience adapts to the individual student and responds to their current level of understanding.

Adaptive to the individual student

Students completing individualized ChalkTalk practice on laptops
04Respond

Intervention

Teachers review class scores in their dashboards and assign targeted intervention activities online or as printables. Support adapts to the individual student without interrupting the classroom routine.

Adaptive to the individual student

Teacher reviewing student data and assigning targeted intervention
05Revisit

Review Classes

Every fourth week, ChalkTalk revisits each student’s top three weaknesses so they can continue working toward mastery of topics they have not yet mastered.

Focused on priority weaknesses

Students revisiting priority skills during a review class
06Measure

Impact Study

Students take a full-length exit test. ChalkTalk then produces an impact study showing proficiency gains and growth alongside student activity throughout the implementation.

Growth connected to student activity

Students taking an exit assessment while a teacher reviews growth reporting

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