Precision Teaching represents a set of procedures for deciding if, when, and how an instructional program might be improved to facilitate pupil learning. A brief summary of those procedures is provided, along with their rationale and an overview of studies that demonstrate the efficacy and efficiency of Precision Teaching in applied educational settings.
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