Use Timer

Why should I do it?

• Some students have difficulty regulating themselves and keeping track of time in their head
• Some students need more defined and predictable structure
• The timer can provide motivation as the student can try to “beat” the clock

When should I do it?

• When student has difficulty staying on task
• When a student takes too long to finish a task
• When a student has low motivation

How do I do it?

• Get a small timer and place on student’s desk
• For each assignment, give student several minutes to complete it
• If timer is too distracting for student, keep it on your desk but show student how much time they have
• You can also break up the assignment and use the timer for each portion
• Challenge the student to beat the timer

Resources & support for technique:

• Online Timer