Before you ever step into a lesson, your planning determines how far students can go. In this episode, Laneshia breaks down what it means to zoom out to zoom in—strategically mapping upcoming units, identifying potential roadblocks, and pre-teaching (or accelerating) just enough to keep every learner in the fast lane.
You’ll hear how Suzy Pepper Rollins’ concept of acceleration aligns with research by Burns (2004), Nelson (2022), and the What Works Clearinghouse (2021)—all pointing to one truth: when we plan ahead, students don’t just catch up; they keep up.
Learn how to use your calendar, intervention blocks, and bell work to make pre-teaching part of your rhythm, not an extra task.
💡 What You’ll Learn
- The difference between pre-teaching and acceleration—and why the mindset matters.
- How to identify upcoming “friction points” using your calendar and data.
- Simple, low-lift ways to fit acceleration into existing class time.
- How research validates the impact of front-loading and readiness-building.
📎 Resources Mentioned
- 🧩 Download the Pre-Teaching / Acceleration Planner – Click here to join the math collective and get the free PDF. Use this doc map upcoming lessons, identify pre-teach opportunities, and reflect on impact. Perfect for PLCs or individual planning.
- 📚 Research Articles Shared in This Episode:
- Burns (2004): Pre-Teaching Unknown Key Words with Incremental Rehearsal
- Nelson (2022): Early Mathematics Interventions and Readiness for Grade-Level Work
- What Works Clearinghouse (2021): Assisting Students Struggling with Mathematics
- Rollins (2014): Learning in the Fast Lane: 8 Ways to Put All Students on the Road to Success
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