Practice 4

Develop an activity matrix to plan when and how many learning opportunities to embed within and across activities.

There are several things you can do to develop an activity matrix to plan when and how many learning opportunities to embed within and across activities. This page has a selection of resources that will you implement this practice.

  • Build the Activity Matrix
  • Different Types of Activity Matrices
  • Think about Spaced, Massed, and Distributed
  • Think about Phase and Pace of Learning

Learn More

Watch this video to learn about the activity matrix in embedded instruction.

Build the Activity Matrix

When to Teach Practice Brief 4 – Activity Matrix

This short instructional tutorial will give you more information about developing an activity matrix for embedded instruction.

Use the classroom activity matrix to plan for embedded instruction.

Classroom-Activity-Matrix

Different Types of Activity Matrices​

You can use the activity matrix in flexible ways:

  • Individual child activity matrix
  • Activity-zone matrix
  • Collect data on your activity matrix
  • Post the activity matrix where all staff can see it
  • Use a white board or post-it to update regularly
  • Anything that will support you and team to implement embedded learning opportunities

Think about Spaced, Massed & Distributed​

When to Teach Practice Brief 4 – Massed Spaced Distributed

This short instructional video will give you more information about spaced, massed, and distributed learning trials.

Think about Phase & Pace of Learning​

When to Teach Practice Brief 4 – Phase and Pace of Learning.

Also check out our stages of learning information handout: Stages-of-Learning