C.H.A.M.P.S

The acronym CHAMPS reflects the categories, or
type, of expectations that I need to clarify for 
students about major activities and transitions 
that occurs in my Classroom [whole group 
instruction, independent instruction, small 
group instruction, and transitions (switching 
classes/centers)].

C (Conversation) under what circumstances, if any, can students talk to each other during the activity.

H (Help) How do students get their question answered during the activity? How do they get teachers attention

A (Activity) What is the activity? What is its intended objective or end product?

M (Movement) under what circumstances, if any, can students move about during the activity? 

P (Participation) What does appropriate student work behavior during the activity look and sound like? How do students demonstrate their full participation?

S (Success) Soar to Success!

Classroom Voice Levels:

0= No sound/ No talking
Ex. Taking a test, being in the hallway

1= Whisper (no voice cords)
Ex. Asking another student a question during independent work time in which conversation is allowed.

2= Quiet conversation voice (only people near you can hear) Ex. Working in groups

3= Presentation voice (An entire class can hear you)

Whole Group Instruction:

[C] onversation – V.L (2) Raise Hand to talk
[H] elp- Ask Teacher ONLY
[A] ctivity- Guided Practice
[M]ovement – NONE
[P] articipation – Yes by raising your hand
[S] uccess!!

Small Group Instruction:

[C] onversation- V.L (1) No talking outside your group
[H] elp- ask your peers
[A] ctivity- group work
[M]ovement – NONE unless directed
[P] articipation – working as a team
[S] uccess!!

Independent Instruction:

[C] onversation – V.L (0) Raise Hand to talk
[H] elp- Ask Teacher ONLY
[A] ctivity- Guide Practice
[M]ovement – NONE
[P] articipation – Yes by raising your hand
[S] uccess!!

Transitions:

[C] onversation – V.L (0) No Talking
[H] elp- Ask Teacher ONLY
[A] ctivity-Grouping, Switching Classes, Lunch & Preps
[M]ovement –Yes 
[P] articipation – working as a team
[S] uccess!!