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Differentiating in Math

Discover effective strategies for differentiated instruction in math with engaging activities and group discussions. Learn how to tailor instruction to meet diverse learners' needs and enhance learning outcomes in your classroom.

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Differentiating in Math

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  1. Differentiating in Math Middle School Math Meeting November 29, 2016 Evans Middle School

  2. Agenda • Welcome/ Introduction • Differentiation Task- (Gingerbread man template) • Group discussion of task • Differentiation Video • Samples of Differentiation activities in Math • Develop an activity in differentiation groups • Wrap-up/closing with group sharing • Exit Ticket (Survey Monkey)

  3. A Special Note • Differentiated instruction is a very popular, not to mention broad, topic in today’s educational arena. Therefore, please note that this presentation is only intended to give you a glimpse of this extensive topic.

  4. Differentiation Task On your Gingerbread template answer the following questions regarding differentiation in the classroom: 1. What do you want to know about differentiation in the classroom? (Head) 2. What do you already know about differentiation? (Chest) 3. How would you implement differentiation in your classroom? (right arm) 4. What questions/concerns do you have with implementation? (left arm) 5. What hesitations do you have with differentiation in your classroom? (stomach) 6. How do you think this strategy will enhance learning in your content? (right foot) 7. What activities do you think ofwhen you think of differentiation? (left foot)

  5. –Carol Ann Tomlinson https://youtu.be/YAWKxpCv1Fw “Differentiation means tailoring instruction to meet individual needs. Whether teachers differentiate content, process, products, or the learning environment, the use of ongoing assessment and flexible grouping makes this a successful approach to instruction.”

  6. Diverse Learners So now you have a classroom of diverse learners…and you know that some of your past strategies are not going to be effective with them..So the million dollar question is….. …..How do you successfully meet the needs of diverse learners in your class?

  7. Differentiation of Instruction Is a teacher’s response to learner’s needsguided by general principles of differentiation Respectful tasks Flexible grouping Continual assessment Teachers Can Differentiate Through: Process Product Content According to Students’ Readiness Interest Learning Profile

  8. Strategies for Differentiating Instruction

  9. Strategies to Make Differentiation Work • Tiered Instruction Changing the level of complexity or required readiness of a task or unit of study in order to meet the developmental needs of the students involved.

  10. Tiering Key Concept Or Understanding Those who understand the concept Those with some understanding Those who do not know the concept

  11. What Can Be Tiered? • Processes, content and products • Assignments • Homework • Learning stations

  12. Strategies to Make Differentiation Work • Anchoring Activities These are activities that a student may do at any time when they have completed their present assignment or when the teacher is busy with other students. They may relate to specific needs or enrichment opportunities, including problems to solve or journals to write. They could also be part of a long term project.

  13. Strategies to Make Differentiation Work • Flexible Grouping This allows students to be appropriately challenged and avoids labeling a student’s readiness as a static state. It is important to permit movement between groups because interest changes as we move from one subject to another

  14. Strategies to Make Differentiation Work • Compacting Curriculum • Compacting the curriculum means assessing a student’s knowledge and skills, and providing alternative activities for the student who has already mastered curriculum content. This can be achieved by pre-testing basic concepts or using performance assessment methods. Students demonstrating they do not require instruction move on to tiered problem solving activities while others receive instruction.

  15. Examples of Differentiation: Choice Board

  16. Examples of Differentiation: Graphic Organizer

  17. Examples of Differentiation: Technology in Math • http://mathedtech.pbworks.com/w/page/47831123/MathEdTech • http://www.literacynet.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html

  18. Show what you know… • Please arrange yourselves into groups of 4. No more than 2 people from the same grade level allow in each group. • In your groups, create a differentiation task that can be used in your classes. Due to time, please focus on one grade level. • Use the chart paper to display your task.

  19. Summary/Closing: What Differentiation Is … • Student Centered • Best practices • Different approaches • 3 or 4 different activities

  20. Summary/Closing: What Differentiation Isn’t • One Thing • A Program • Hard questions for some and easy for others

  21. Reflection Please take a moment to take a survey regarding this presentation using the link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/989XP8P

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