Math Differentiation_Nov 2013 PD
Transcript of Math Differentiation_Nov 2013 PD
Differentiation
andHigh
Achieving Students
Differentiation and IEPs/GIEPs
Classroom Teacher notices a
gap1 Classroom teacher tries interventions2
Differentiation and IEPs/GIEPs
Inventions meet the students needs & are continued3
Interventions not meeting the need3 Evaluation is conducted
to determine eligibility for formal services4
Differentiation and IEPs/GIEPs
Not eligible;Interventions continued and/or
modified in classroom5
Eligible for services5 Specialist AND classroom
teacher implement interventions and
services4
Chapter 4 and 16 4.4
• « It is the policy of the Board that local school entities have the greatest possible flexibility in curriculum planning consistent with providing quality education….. courses adapted to the age, development and needs of the pupils »
4.11• « Public education prepares students for adult life by
attending to their intellectual and developmental needs and challenging them to achieve at their highest level possible. In conjunction with families and other community institutions, public education prepares students to become self-directed, life-long learners and responsible, involved citizens.”
prepared by Cheryl Everett, CCIU
Why Differentiate?Benefits ALL studentsStudents are not “cookie cutter”
kidsOne approach will not their needsTeacher Evaluation SystemChapter 4 (Reg Ed) LawNeeded throughout the
curriculum, not just when IEP/GIEP kids are with the specialists
Why Differentiate?It’s inappropriate to look at
gifted screening and services if differentiation is not already in place within the classroom.
Differentiation continues within the classroom even if the student is formally identified.
Differentiation & OJRReading: Guided reading and
independent reading conferencesWriting: Independent writing
conferences, strategy groupsWord Study: flexible, leveled
groupsMath:
Full Differentiation & Conceptual-based math approach (2007ish)
“Teach EDM with fidelity” (2009) It’s time to bring back the differentiation
Everyday MathA program, not our curriculumGreat for…
Making sure we’re all on the same page Common assessment and core instruction
district wide Increasing rigor for all students (especially
at the beginning)Needs your professional expertise
for… Knowing what, where, and when to
differentiate
Types of Math Differentiationin the General Education ClassConcept groupsMultiple possible answers“Good questions”Most Difficult FirstStudent ChoiceMath menus/contractsEducreations/Show Me
Multiple Possible Answers
Good Questions
Student Choice
Student Choice
Tiered Activities
Student Reflection
How to Get StartedStart with one differentiated
activity a week.Work with your team to find,
create, and organize materials.Look at pre-EDM conceptual math
materials (Good Questions, etc).Ask for help – Let Josh know
about your needs, Team Planning with Brooke, flex time, etc.