Which action is NOT part of supporting a student who is off-task during independent work?

• A. Provide prompts
• B. Check for understanding
• C. Increase pace of independent work
• D. Minimize distractions

Answer: (C)

When a student is off-task during independent work, the goal is to re-engage them by clarifying tasks, checking that they understand what to do, and creating a supportive workspace. Providing prompts gives a cue to start or continue the task. Checking for understanding ensures the student knows the steps and expectations, reducing confusion. Minimizing distractions helps sustain focus by reducing competing stimuli. Increasing the pace of independent work, however, pushes the student to move faster without addressing the reasons for being off-task and can create more pressure and disengagement. So, speeding up the work is not a supportive strategy in this situation.