Academic Feedback:
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Acknowledge correct responses
o That’s right
o Nice answer. I like that you . . .
o Okay. I can see where you are going with that. Good thinking!
o Good job with . . .
Provide short statements to students who are correct but unsure of themselves
o That’s exactly right.
o You got it! Good work!
Correcting partially correct or incorrect responses
o Larry you have found textual evidence; however, I now need you to explain how
that evidence supports your thinking. Can you add . . .
Academic feedback is NOT parroting what student said back to them, saying ‘okay’, or saying,
‘That’s wrong. Can anyone else show us how to do it?’
Reinforces Desired Behavior:
 Teacher offers specific praise to individuals, groups, or entire class to reinforce
acceptable behavior. Must be specific statements about following rules or procedures
o I appreciate that you have your notebooks open and ready to write.
o Good job, Sam. You brought your book today.
o I really like that Sara has already started writing her journal entry.
o Thank you for waiting quietly while everyone finishes their work.
Acknowledges Learning Efforts:
 A statement or nonverbal gesture used to acknowledge or praise the effort a student
has made in learning new material. Statement should help student see that effort as
well as ability is linked to success.
o John, you accomplished a lot today. This was a difficult assignment and you
stayed with it until you got it right.
o Sally, you worked very hard today. Your persistence really paid off.