ASK FOR SUPPORT · KEEP THE THINKING

Turn “I’m stuck” into
a useful next move.

Find the exact stopping point, try a matching support, and ask for the smallest help that lets you continue.

1 · Locate2 · Try3 · Ask4 · Return

LOCATE THE BARRIER

Where did progress stop?

What are you working on?What have you already completed or understood?

TRY A MATCHING SUPPORT

What can you test before asking?

Choose one or two—not all of them. Use the supports already approved for you.

Reread and circle the action wordCheck a teacher example or modelUse notes, a glossary, formula sheet, or approved referenceDraw, organize, or represent the task another wayBreak the next part into a smaller actionUse an accommodation or support in my planCompare my last successful step with the next oneAsk a classmate an allowed clarification question

What happened when you tried?

ASK FOR THE SMALLEST USEFUL HELP

Make the question specific.

QUESTION FRAMEI am working on ____. I completed ____. I tried ____. I am stuck at ____. Could you help me understand ____?Ask for clarification, a cue, an example of the process, or feedback on the stopping point—not a completed answer.

My help question

RETURN THE WORK TO YOU

What will you do after receiving help?

My first independent action

Ready to ask?

Your request includes context, effort, the exact barrier, and a next action.