| Wait Time | The amount of time a teacher waits for a student to respond to a question. |
| Whole Language Approach | A method of teaching children to read by emphasizing the use and recognition of words in everyday contexts and books. It is based on the theory that since children naturally acquire speech by exposure to the spoken language of the group they are born into, that the same will hold true for reading and writing. |
| Within-Class Ability Grouping | The grouping of students within a class that are separated into groups for instructional purposes based on their abilities. For example, reading, math, or science groups. |
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