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Strategies for Differentiating Instruction

Jacque Melin – melinj@gvsu.edu

Overview of differentiationEconomics

http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/english/at_school/teachers/

What is differentiation?

Differentiation is the recognition of and

commitment to plan for student differences.

You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to

lose sight of the shore.

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You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage

to lose sight of the shore.

•REMEMBER THAT NOTHING THAT’S GOOD WORKS BY ITSELF JUST TO PLEASE YOU. YOU’VE GOT TO MAKE THE DAMN THING WORK.--Thomas Edison

NORMAL IS ONLY A

SETTING ON THE WASHING

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Hello!Before We Begin Please fill out the pre-assessment

using the dots provided.

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Type of Learners •Struggling

•Creative

•Invisible

•High Energy

•Academic

Readiness

A student’s entry point relative to a particular understanding or skill.

Learning Profile

How an individual learns.

Interest

What the individual is passionate about.

Flexible Grouping•Clock Partners

•NESW

•Red Dot/Blue Dot Circles

•Kim’s Korner Ideas http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/classmanagement/organizingtips/4grouping.html

•Color Class List

•Name Cards/Sticks

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/music.htm#index

Learning Profile

• Write• Draw• Act• Sing• Build

Advantages and Disadvantages of a table, graph, report.

Green = very ready

Readiness

Yellow = somewhat readyRed = not ready

•Green (high readiness)

How do you use differentiation in your classroom?

•Yellow (medium readiness)

What’s the next step for you to implement differentiation in your classroom?

•Red (low readiness)

What are your concerns or hopes about using differentiation in your classroom?

If a BLUE m&m comes out of your package, choose statements #1, #5, or #10.If a RED m&m comes out of your package, choose statements #2, #6, or #11.If a GREEN m&m comes out of your package, choose statements #3, #7, or #12.If a BROWN m&m comes out of your package, choose statements #4, #8, or #9.If a YELLOW m&m comes out of your package, YOU GET TO PASS.

Find your 3:00

partner!

M&M ACTIVITY

Flexible Grouping

Martha

Cari

Jesus

Jacque

Readiness Levels

Jose

Maria

Jeremy

Steven

Grading

Brandon

Letia

Donovan

Kennedy

Find additional information about the study cited. Check at least three sources on the internet.

Write a letter to yourself stating at least five key points that you would like to remember about this study and how you will use these things in your classroom.

Find additional information about the study cited. Check at least three sources on the internet.

Write a letter to your principal comparing this study to what is happening in your school.

Find additional information about the study cited. Check at least three sources on the internet.

Write a persuasive letter to your school board president convincing him/her that your school district must adopt the finding from this research.

•Use three or more different types of polygons (right

triangle, regular parallelogram, other types of parallelograms,

etc.)

•Vary the size of polygons used.

•Use two or more types of polygons (triangle, regular

parallelogram, etc.)

•Use three or more different types of polygons

•Vary the size of polygons used

•Include at least one polygon that has not yet been explored (Pentagon, hexagon,

trapezoid, etc.)

•Determine the area for finding the area of that/those “new polygons.”

•Parts of tiered assignment complete

•Required amount of polygon figures & sizes used

•Design fits inside 10cm x 10 cm patch

•Area correctly computed

•Written explanation demonstrates understanding.

MathUsing different polygons and a 10cm x 10cm patch, create a unique quilt design. Your polygons may be replicated and used several times in your figure. Place your final creation on your 10cm x 10cm patch.

Next, determine the area of each polygon and the total area of your figure. Demonstrate how one could determine the area of your quilt design by using pictures, diagrams and/or a written explanation. Finally, write a letter to your classmates explaining your design. Your letter should include information about valuable new insights your have discovered, such as formulas, patterns, relationships between polygons, etc.

•Use the decision making process to make a family

decision. Write a letter to your parent or guardian about how to

“solve” the problem.

•Use the decision making process to make a

personal decision. Write a letter to yourself about

how to “solve” the problem.

•Use the decision making process to make a

governmental decision. Write a letter to a

(possible choices) mayor, senator, representative, the president about how to “solve” the problem.

•Used the decision making process thoroughly.

•Wrote a letter about how to solve the problem.

•Used letter writing format.

EconomicsDecision

Making•Identify the problem•Gather information and list possible alternatives•Consider consequences of each alternative•Select the best course of action•Evaluate the results

Letter Writing•Introduction -tell the reader what you're going to •Body - say •say it •Conclusion - summarize what you've said

Record deposits and keep a running balance in a checkbook register.

Select two career areas that interest you. Using library information, the Internet, and interviews with others, compare the two careers. Create a Venn Diagram to show this comparison.

Purchasing decisions are influenced by your personal interests, your activities, your values. Cut out pictures of 4 outfits or other purchases that reflect different values, activities or interests in your life. Explain why your would choose each item, and the personal values each choice reflects.

Pretend you have decided to buy a car. Check banks and credit unions for the best deal on a loan. Prepare a chart that clearly shows the best deal.

Compare the costs and features of three credit cards. Make a PowerPoint presentation to present this information with others.

Choose an item and compare the price and other information if purchased in a store, by mail order or TV home shopping, and online shopping. Make a brochure to share this information with others.

Estimate the cost of your bedroom furnishings and everything else in your bedroom. Compare your estimates to the real cost.

Research current economic trends that influence various saving, investing, spending, and borrowing decisions. Make a poster that shows these trends.

Read and interpret pay stubs.

Answered questions correctly._____

Kept a running record.____

Used at least 4 sources. References are listed.____

Compared 6 categories____

Followed Venn Diagram criteria card____

Explained reasons for choices.____

Listed the personal value each choice reflects.____

Checked at least 4 banks/credit unions____

Compared 6 categories____

Followed chart criteria card____

Compared 12 categories____

Followed PowerPoint criteria card____

Compared 12 categories____

Followed brochure criteria card____

Estimated the cost of at least 20 items____

Researched and reported actual cost of each item____

Answered questions correctly____

Used at least 4 sources. References are listed.____

Found at least 4 trends____

Explained possible influences on personal and financial decisions.____

Followed poster criteria card____

Answered questions correctly____

1. Using your Description Glossary, make a CROSSWORD PUZZLE using at least 10 words that relate to patterns and variables. Use www.puzzle-maker.com/CW/ and print your completed puzzle.

2. Write a SONG OR RAP explaining the difference between a dependent variable and independent variable.

3. Create a trifold BROCHURE explaining the four steps of making a coordinate graph. This brochure should be appropriate to give to a new student who hasn’t learned this process.

4. Go to the following website: http://mathforum.org/cgraph/cplane/tricky.html. Read the section on tricky graphs. Draw a series of CARTOONS using Sam the Cameleon as the main character to explain how graphs can be confusing.

5. Given three graphs, write a PLAY that explains to the class the difference shown from the patterns presented on the graphs.

6. Write a LETTER to a friend explaining how to use a graphing calculator to make graphs and tables. Use a specific example to illustrate your explanation.

7. Find a partner and play “Looking for the Top Quark.” while playing the game, record all hits and misses and turn in your results. Create your own GAME using coordinate pairs with written instructions on how to play the game. Be creative!

8. Complete “My Next Birthday Present” graph and turn in your results on a blank coordinate grid. Draw a picture. Figure out the coordinate pairs for each point on your picture. Write the coordinate pairs in the order they should be connected on a separate piece of paper. Test this by seeing if a classmate can construct your picture and turn in those results.

9. Design a POSTER showing two advantages of using a table two advantages of using a graph, two advantages of a written report. Also, show two disadvantages for each (table, graph, written report).

1. Follows crossword puzzle criteria card.___

Uses at least 10 words and definitions from the description glossary.___

Correctly uses instant online crossword puzzle maker.___

2. Follows song criteria card.___

Gives at least three differences between an independent and dependent variable.___

Provides written copy with correct spelling.___

3. Follows brochure criteria card.___

Includes four steps for making a coordinate graph.___

4. Follows cartoon criteria card.___

Includes at least five points on why graphs could be tricky.___

5. Follows script criteria card.___

Clearly explains the different patters represented on the three graphs.___

6. Follows letter criteria card.___

Demonstrates correct use for using a graphing calculator to make graphs and tables. ___

Illustrates examples of explanations.___

7. Follows game criteria card.___

Turn in results from “Looking for the Top Quark” game.___

8. Accurately completes “My Next Birthday Present.”___

Show original picture on coordinate grid.___

Labels coordinate pairs on the picture.___

Accurately writes coordinate pairs on directions sheet.___

Submits classmate’s results.___

9. Follows poster criteria card.___

Gives two correct advantages and disadvantages of a table, graph, and written report.___

T = Total Group

A = Alone

P = Pairs

S = Small Group

Tiered(Readiness)

Learning

Profile

InterestMath Example

Technology and Differentiation

• Math Forum– http://mathforum.org

• Cyberchase– http://pbskids.org/cyberchase

• Children’s Literature in Middle School Math Classes– http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/sc/ll/index.asp

• United Streaming– www.unitedstreaming.com