Fundamental 5 Expectations

James B. Havard Elementary

Why do we use the Fundamental 5?

The Fundamental Five provides a concrete guideline to help teachers improve instruction. "F5" increases the level of cognition in a classroom by channeling teachers actions into tangible practices which improve student retention of content.

"Super Star Teachers do not teach dramatically different; the slight differences create huge increase in student achievement." - Sean Cain

Fundamental Five Key Points

1. Frame the Lesson

WE WILL = WHAT THE GROUP IS LEARNING

I WILL = WHAT THE STUDENT WILL BE ABLE TO DO AT THE END OF THE LESSON

Use "We will" and "I will" statements to Introduce the learning objectives at the beginning of the lesson.
Include the learning and content objectives in these statements.
Reflect on whether the objective was met at the end of the lesson.

2. Power Zone