Independent Practice is the part of the lesson cycle where students are given the opportunity to practice the concept presented during the Introduction to New Learning and is a time for students to work towards mastery of the knowledge/skills presented in the lesson before an assessment is given. In the lesson cycle, Independent Practice typically comes after the Guided Practice. It is usually an activity that the students accomplish individually, with a partner, or in small groups while the teacher monitors the work. Activities during this part of the lesson cycle can take many forms but are always aligned with the learning goal and continue to push students towards mastery of the content.