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Read and analyze Case Study Level A, Case1 from the "Effective Room Arrangement" article located in the Reading & Study folder in Module/Week 2.

For this case study, there are 3 possible strategies listed in the case: Minimizing Distractions, Maximizing Access, and Matching Room Arrangement to Lesson Purpose. In your paper, you will be utilizing the research presented in the accompanying Star Sheets (SS) as you explore the challenge presented in the case.

To earn full credit, you should closely follow the rubric assigned to this case study. The rubric provides very specific guidelines for composing an “A” paper and segments the content accordingly.

Even though the Iris Center requests it in the assignment, you do not need to explain what type of classroom arrangement you would like in your own classroom; this will be addressed in your Final Project. Such discussion will not be considered for the grade your paper earns.

Submit your answers as a Microsoft Word document and attach using the assignment link provided.

Case Study 1 Grading Rubric

Criteria	Points Possible	Points Earned
Star Sheet Strategy 1: Minimizing Distractions	0 to 25 points · Three (3) distractors are identified that could be disturbing Edward in his current seating arrangement. · Why you chose each distractor is explained with heavy reliance on the research found in the accompanying Star Sheets. · Specific examples are used to demonstrate how each distractor creates disturbance for Edward in his current seating arrangement. · Clearly defined solutions are applied to demonstrate how minimizing distractions will help solve Edward’s problems with his current room arrangement. · Research used from the accompanying Star Sheets is cited often and directly within your paper.
Star Sheet Strategy 2: Maximizing Access	0 to 30 points · Two (2) hindrances to instructional access are identified as they pertain to Edward in his current seating arrangement. · Why you chose each hindrance is explained with heavy reliance on the research found in the accompanying Star Sheets. · Specific examples are used to demonstrate how each hindrance creates disturbance for Edward in his current seating arrangement. · Discussion explains the importance of teacher access to Edward’s desk location. · Clearly defined solutions are applied to demonstrate how maximizing access will help solve Edward’s problems with his current room arrangement. · Research used from the accompanying Star Sheets is cited often and directly within your paper.
Start Sheet Strategy 3: Matching Room Arrangement to Lesson Purpose	0 to 25 points · Correct identification is made about what is wrong with the current room arrangement as it pertains to the teacher’s learning goals for Edward. · Discussion of why the current room arrangement does not support the lesson purpose is explained with heavy reliance on the research found in the accompanying Star Sheets. · Specific examples are used to demonstrate how the current arrangement hurts Edward’s productivity in his current seating arrangement. · Clearly defined solutions are applied to demonstrate how matching room arrangement to lesson purpose will help solve Edward’s problems with his current room arrangement. · Research used from the accompanying Star Sheets is cited often and directly within your paper.
Criteria	Points Possible	Points Earned
Writing Mechanics	0 to 10 points · Current APA format guidelines are followed. · Includes title page and abstract. · Ideas flow in a logical sequence; structure is clear and easy to follow. · Rules of grammar, word usage, punctuation, and spelling are correctly followed. · Sentences are well constructed; transitions direct the flow of thought. · Presence of grammatical errors does not disrupt content of the paper.