Olivia Wahl
28 March 2025
Learn how Just-In-Time Scaffolding can support struggling math students in this video. Discover three effective ways to provide math intervention for students who need extra help in understanding mathematical concepts. In this S4E29 bonus episode, I unpack the critical differences between "just-in-time" and "just-in-case" scaffolding. Discover why timing is everything when supporting struggling math students and how traditional intervention models often fail at the secondary level. Learn practical strategies for maintaining cognitive demand while providing appropriate support, ensuring equity in mathematics education, and balancing academic intervention with social-emotional awareness. This episode offers invaluable insights for educators seeking to transform their approach to supporting striving students in grades 6-12, with research-backed methods that preserve productive struggle while providing targeted assistance. Episode Mentions: Just-in-Time vs. Just-in-Case Scaffolding: How to Foster Productive Perseverance by Dr. Juli K. Dixon How to Implement Response to Intervention at the Secondary Level by PJ Caposey00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:00 Introducing the Bonus Episode Focus 02:00 Understanding Just In Time vs Just In Case Scaffolding 04:00 How Premature Scaffolding Reduces Cognitive Demand 06:00 Maintaining Learning Goals While Scaffolding 07:00 Real-World Example: Holocaust Unit Scaffolding 08:00 Challenges with RTI at the Secondary Level 10:00 Team Concepts and Student-Centered Approaches 11:00 Proactive Intervention: Catching Students Early 13:00 Rethinking the RTI Triangle Model 14:00 Social-Emotional Support in Intervention 15:00 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action #MathIntervention #JustInTimeScaffolding #ProductiveStruggle #EquityInEducation #BreakItMath #TeacherPD #SecondaryEducation #MathTeaching #RTImodels #DifferentiatedInstruction Want to learn more about Juliana 's B.R.E.A.K. it Math Intervention Framework™? Check out my full S4E29 interview with her (https://youtu.be/Nvb8ePouHbA). When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired, and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey. New episodes are released every Monday, with a bonus solo episode on Fridays featuring research-backed coaching and teaching strategies you can apply right away to better serve the children in your care. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of Schoolutions: Coaching & Teaching Strategies Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@schoolutionspodcast/ 👉 Follow us on social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-wahl-4300811a/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolutionspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schoolutionspodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/olivia-wahl.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schoolutionspodcast When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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