Achieve3000 Literacy - Scaffolding

Instructional scaffolds are features that are included in all of our products that can be turned on and off at the student level. Each product has a default scaffold but you will have the ability to change it if needed at the student level. For schools that are using scaffolds, students can receive specific tools and materials that assist them as they move through the 5-Step Literacy Routine. These can include audio support for the Article, numbered steps for the Routine, and Vocabulary and Concept previews.  These are linked to the relevant area of the content, mostly on the Lesson page. 
 

Standard

• Content starting at 250L, with 8 multiple choice questions 
• Vocabulary support on the side of the article page 
• "Writing Tips" support in Write Step 

Support

These scaffolds are best used for students who are struggling readers and students who may have trouble following steps in a routine.  The scaffolds for these students include: 

• Content ranging from PRE level (i.e., 150L or lower with 4 multiple choice questions) to Adult Reader level (i.e., 1350L or higher with 8 multiple choice questions) 
• Vocabulary pop-up preview screen at the start of the lesson 
• Extra time for activity completion (at 250L and below) 
• Initial LevelSet assessment set to two grade levels below actual 
• Access to full translation in Spanish if selected 
• Access to partial translation in Spanish if selected 

Enrichment 

These tools support advanced learners with differentiated materials and extension opportunities to broaden content-area concepts and vocabulary beyond the 5-Step Literacy Routine.  The scaffolds for these students include: 

• Extension activities and related outside links for additional exploration. 
• Initial LevelSet assessment set for one grade level above actual. 

1. Launch your Achieve Literacy class.

2. Click on your name in the top right corner.

3. Select Admin Settings from the menu.



4. From the User section, click on the Edit student and teacher information link. Select the Class you want to edit from the drop-down. Click the Submit button.




Or you can select Edit class information from the menu. In the Users column, click the Edit link next to the class you want to edit settings for.




5. In the Scaffolds column, click on the drop-downs for the individual you want to change the setting for.

For students that you select the Support option for Scaffolds, you will then be able to select what language is needed in the Language column.



6. Click the Save Changes button.



To adjust all students at once, check the box at the bottom next to All students listed above. Then, select the desired settings from the drop-downs.



You can also make changes to the Scaffold options by clicking on the student's name in the User Name column. On the Edit User page, in the Scaffolds section, check the box next to the Scaffold option you want for the student. Click the Submit button at the bottom to save the changes.