Think Smart

Think Smart was a school policy implemented at Goshen Elementary at the administration level. It was an attitude and behavior that students needed to adopt in the learning environment. It means the same as ready position and "Give Me 5" - the students were to be attentive and quiet with their eyes on the teacher and keep their bodies in an upright learning position with hands and feet to self...that's basically it. So anytime a teacher said 'think smart' - immediately, the students were to attain that posture and concentration. It worked like a charm and was so useful, that I believe that one rule can cover many behaviors: i.e. keep hands and feet to self, stay on task, wait your turn to talk, etc. --That is the main reason it is rule number one.