Differentiation Resources
Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:55 | Written by Micheline LeBlanc |
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Technology Tips for Differentiated Instruction - http://rtecexchange.edgateway.net/cs/rtecp/view/rtec_str/11 Using Flexible Technology to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners
Learner Accommodations and Instructional Modifications in the Mathematics Classroom for students with Learning Disabilities
http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resources/math.asp#contentareas Provides teachers with strategies to effectively teach mathematics concepts to students experiencing difficulty learning mathematics. Teachers consider the characteristics of each student and may select appropriate accommodations and instructional modifications presented in a series of charts. The Access Center - Improving Outcomes for ALl Students K-8 The Access Center - Math Graphic Organizer
Enhance Learning with Technology
Center for Implementing Technology in Education
Encyclopedia of Educational Technology
Using Technology to Differentiate
Challenge by Choice in Middle School - What happens when students are offered authentic assessment choices and given the responsibility for determining the appropriateness of their own learning targets? BOOKS he Differentiated Classroom – Responding to the Needs of all Learners, Carol Ann Tomlinson, ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard, St., Alexandria, VA22311-1714, April 1999 Differentiation in Practice: A Resource Guide for Differentiating Curriculum, Grades 5 – 9, Carol Ann Tomlinson, ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard, St., Alexandria, VA22311-1714, 2003. Fulfilling the Promise of the Differentiated Classroom: Strategies and Tools for Responsive Teaching, Carol Ann Tomlinson, ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard, St., Alexandria, VA22311-1714, 2003. Classroom Instruction that Works, Research-based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement, Robert J. Marzano, Debra Pickering, Jane E. Pollock, ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard, St., Alexandria, VA22311-1714, 2001. A Handbook for Classroom Instruction that Works, Robert J Marzano, Jennifer S. Norford, Diane E. Paynter, Debra J Pickering, Barbara B Gaddy, ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard, St., Alexandria, VA22311-1714, 2001 Buidlding Academic Vocabulary: Teacher’s Manual, Robert J. Marzano, Debra J Pickering, ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard, St., Alexandria, VA22311-1714, 2005. Differentiating Math Instruction – Strategies that work for K-8 Classrooms!, William N. Bender, Corvin Press, A Sage Publications Company, 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, 2005. Literacy Strategies for Improving Mathematics Instruction, Joan M. Kenney, Euthecia Hancewicz, Loretta Heuer, Diana Metsisto, Cynthis L Tuttle, ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard, St., Alexandria, VA 22311-1714, 2005. Classroom Instruction that works wtih English Language Learners, Jane D Hiull, Kathleen M Flynn, ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard, St., Alexandria, VA 22311-1714, 2006. English Language Learners in the Mathematics Classroom, Debra Coggins, Drew Kravin, Grace Davila Coates, Maria Dreux Carroll, Corwin Press, A Sage Publications Company, 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oakes, CA 91320, 2007. Using technology with classroom instruction that works, Howard Pitler, Elizabeth R. Hubbell, Matt Kuhn, Kim Malenoski, ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard, St., Alexandria, VA 22311-1714, 2007. Last Updated (Thursday, 20 May 2010 10:07) |
Assessment Resources
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CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT - DATA COLLECTION & METHODOLOGY How to Plan for Differentiated Instruction - includes info on behavioral management, instructional strategies, ways to identify a variety of instructional strategies, and ways to assess or evaluate student progress. Analyzing & Using Classroom Assessment Data to Improve Student Achievement - Simple strategies & tools to make sense of your student achievement data. Excellent eight-part streaming video of a workshop taught by Dennis Fox through the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Assessment in Math & Science - What's the point? A series of 8 streaming videos from Annenberg Media cover current assessment issues and strategies in K-12 Math. Through video segments of real classrooms interspersed with lively discussions of practicing teachers and content experts, teachers see how others deal with common issues and discover ways to use assessment to improve teaching and learning. Math Performance Assessment Tasks (K-8) -Performance assessments are designed to require students effectively and thoughtfully to construct solutions to questions, problems or tasks. The tasks frequently involve manipulatives and are scored using a rubric. These performance assessments were developed by the Mathematics Assessment Project (WA State) to support classroom instruction and help improve student learning. They could be edited and adopted to meet local needs. Alternative Instruction and Assessment Methods - different assessment methods with descriptions and procedures. Classroom Assessment Techniques: Mathematical Thinking - This page describes five ways to assess mathematical thinking skills. The assessment tool is one of a series of Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) provided by the Field-tested Learning Assessment Guide (FLAG) website. Balanced Assessments offers over 300 mathematics assessment tasks for grades K-12. Topics and activities include averages, addition, area, batting orders, bicycle rides, chance of rain, chance of survival, cheetah's lunch, classroom groups, cost of living, dart boards, detective stories, Fermi estimates, genetic codes, gestation and longevity, graphing, gravity, intersections, logarithms, oil consumption, rectangles, rising prices, squares and circles, stock market, triangles, volume, and more. There are 24 assessments for middle school grades. (The Concord Consortium, supported by National Science Foundation) PRE-ASSESSMENT TOOLS Algebra Readiness Indicators - From NEIRTEC, selected online tools, arranged by Algebra readiness. Prentice Hall Pre-Algebra - Prentice Hall’s math series includes a complete set of diagnostic and placement tests. Select a chapter from the table of contents, then click on Self-Test in the blue margin. Prentice Hall Algebra 1 - Prentice Hall’s math series includes a complete set of diagnostic and placement tests. Select a chapter from the table of contents, then click on Self-Test in the blue margin. Prentice Hall Algebra 2 - Prentice Hall’s math series includes a complete set of diagnostic and placement tests. Select a chapter from the table of contents, then click on Self-Test in the blue margin. McGraw Hill/Glencoe Math Online Study Tools: Chapter Readiness (Applications & Concepts, Course 1) - The Chapter Readiness quizzes for Grade 6 help prepare students for each chapter by reviewing skills that will be used in the chapter. McGraw Hill/Glencoe Math Online Study Tools: Chapter Readiness (Applications & Concepts, Course 2) - The Chapter Readiness quizzes for Grade 7 help prepare students for each chapter by reviewing skills that will be used in the chapter. McGraw Hill/Glencoe Math Online Study Tools: Chapter Readiness (Applications & Concepts, Course 3) - The Chapter Readiness quizzes for Algebra help prepare students for each chapter by reviewing skills that will be used in the chapter. Pre-Algebra Practice Placement Tests and Tutorials on order of operations, simplifying and reducing fractions, changing fractions to decimals, perimeter and area, percents and operations with signed numbers. QUIZ SITES QuizStar - a free tool (4teachers.org) for teachers and students that lets teachers create and manage all classes and quizzes from one place. Students can take quizzes in school or from home. (Bilingual features). Quia - Create review games and assessment activities for your students - or use ready-mades contributed by others. Subscription fee. 30-day free trial available. Includes templates for 16 types of games and learning activities. Classroom management tools. RUBRICS Assessment & Rubric Information from Discovery School Authentic Assessment Toolbox - Learn how to create authentic tasks, rubrics and standards for measuring and improving student learning. Classic Math Rubric - A Rubric for assessing mathematical understanding from Exemplars Standards-based Assessment & Instruction. Tiered Curriculum Project from Indiana Dept of Education with differentiation by readiness, interest and learning styles. Includes a rubric. Rubistar - free tool (4teachers.org) to help teachers create quality rubrics. MATH JOURNALS Journaling in the Math Classroom - tips and strategies. Math Journal prompts - submitted by teachers. Integrating Writing into the Mathematics Classroom - guidelines and ideas from Glencoe Publishers. Writing in the Mathematics Curriculum - includes a downloadable journal form and 25 writing prompts for each of three categories: Attitudinal ("How do I feel?"), Mathematical Content ("What is it about?") and Process ("Explain how...") IDENTIFYING LEARNING STYLES Learning Styles Inventory - Free learning styles inventory, including graphical results. CAPSOL styles of Learning -The fast affordable teaching aid for assessment of learning styles. Diagnosis of learning strengths and prescriptions for individual learner accommodation. Available for addressing school-based student learning strengths and adult learning strengths for corporate-based training. LdPride.net - Take a free test. Learning styles - find out in two minutes. (Authored by an educator with learning disabilities). ARTICLES Have You Ever Wondered If Assessment and Accountability Are the Same Thing? (Article by the California Mathematics State Board) Creating A Differentiated Math Classroom (Richard Strong, Ed Thomas) PDF File. Measuring What Counts - Memorization vs Understanding - from Edutopia. This article does a great job making the case for a problem-solving approach to math. It points out the importance of understanding research and understanding what is being measured.Last Updated (Thursday, 17 February 2011 13:36) Soptlight 2009
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May/June 2009
Educational math game - Lure of the Labyrinth Much has been written recently about the use of educational games in classrooms. Recent research is showing positive results in achievement when students engage in good educational games. Lure of the Labyrinth is a FREE pre-Algebra game created by game designers at MIT's Education Arcade, the Art Design Company Fablevision, and the Maryland Department of Education. There are wonderful resources for teachers, as well as ideas for using the game or the "puzzles" in the classroom environment. Definitely worth a 'play'! April 2009 - CyberChase Have you heard of Cyberchase? It is an award-winning PBS series for 8-12 year olds, produced by Thirteen/WNET New York in association with Title Entertainment Inc. It is a math series, with three heroes solving mysteries by using math.There are 80 one-half hour programs available from the program's seven seasons. All of the series episodes and teacher/parent support documents can be viewed online at: http://www.pbskidsgo.org/cyberchase
Math Focal Points Grade 8 - The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) recommends that students in grade 8 analyze linear function in various ways. Here are resources from the Nationsl Science Digital Library and Ohio University with tutorials, games, lessons and online simulations on this topic. Last Updated (Thursday, 17 February 2011 13:38)
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Math Web 2.0
Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:52 | Written by Micheline LeBlanc |
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The purpose of this section is to share web 2.0 tools and resources being used by middle school math teachers and coaches. The section will include such tools as wikis, podcasts, videos, blogs, Google tools, and other resources available on the read/write web. A. Wikis - A wiki is a page or collection of Web pages designed to enable any user to contribute or modify content
B. Blogs – A blog, short for Web log, is a Web site with entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video in reverse order.
C. Video
D. Social network groups
E. Diigo - Digest of Internet Information, Groups and Other stuff. Diigo is both a research and collaborative research tool and a knowledge-sharing community; search for math - http://www.diigo.com/ F. Podcasts – a series of audio or digital media files for which you can subscribe.
G. Other Web 2.0 resources
Last Updated (Tuesday, 18 May 2010 12:05) Spotlight 2008
Monday, 01 February 2010 14:28 | Written by Micheline LeBlanc |
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November 2008 - Web 2.0 Resources The purpose of this section is to share web 2.0 tools and resources being used by middle school math teachers and coaches. The section will include such tools as wikis, podcasts, videos, blogs, Google tools, and other resources available on the read/write web. A. Wikis - A wiki is a page or collection of Web pages designed to enable any user to contribute or modify content
B. Blogs – A blog, short for Web log, is a Web site with entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video in reverse order.
C. Video
D. Social network groups
E. Diigo - Digest of Internet Information, Groups and Other stuff. Diigo is both a research and collaborative research tool and a knowledge-sharing community; search for math - http://www.diigo.com/ F. Podcasts – a series of audio or digital media files for which you can subscribe.
G. Other Web 2.0 resources
If you are looking for software to enhance your math program, visit the California Learning Resource Network (CLRN), one of the four California Statewide Educational Technology Services (SETS) projects. CLRN makes it easy for you to find the standards-aligned software, video and Internet learning resources you need. CLRN experts have identified, reviewed and organized hundreds of Electronic Learning Resources (ELRs) in a searchable database that allows you to compare key features of selected resources. The Web Information Links (WILs) let you search or browse hundreds of free primary, secondary and reference resources.
February 2008 - Differentiation of Instruction Resources Differentiation of Instruction (DI) - If you are looking for articles and books that address this topic, this site has links to relevant and current information on the DI topic. It also includes resources for DI with English Language Learners.
Among the many web pages that comprise the Middle School Math are those that focus on differentiation of Instruction. The assessment section contains articles about classroom data collection and methodology. It also houses links to pre-assessment tools, quiz sites, rubrics, math journals, identifying learning styles and much more. Last Updated (Tuesday, 02 March 2010 11:09) |
Pi Day Resources - in celebration of March 14th, Pi Day. Links to various resources about Pi and fun activities for students.