PREMISE: In 2025, when last tested by state mandates, these students performed at the following levels: Basic: 15 students; Proficient: 5 students.
METHOD: Without specified direct instruction, implement SoR tenents into basic learning methods.
CHOSEN METHOD: Syllabic chunking to increase spelling. When introducing weekly vocabulary words, the students are taught to break them down into chunks by syllables and use a pnemonic device such as the 3-3-4 (telephone number memorization) to remember how to spell the words.
RESULT: In three weeks the vocabulary test average has gone from average of 60% overall to 75% overall.