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F
- flexible grouping
- A differentiated instruction practice based on the belief that students benefit from working in a variety of groups, including small groups in addition to whole-class activities; ideally student membership in a group is not fixed, but rather it varies depending on the activity; various groupings may include, mixed-ability, same-ability, interest-based, student-led, teacher-led, and pair share.
- fluency
- Demonstrated mastery (or proficiency) of a concept or skill.
- formal assessment
- Assessment that is systematic, takes place at set times, and requires that all students are assessed in the same manner and on the same content; usually referring to tests or exams opposite of informal assessment.
- formative assessment
- Assessment that is ongoing, and occurs before or during instruction; provides data about student progress and can be used to modify instruction; can be informal or formal.
- FTP
- File Transfer Protocol; the standard method of sending files from one computer to another over the Internet.
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