Differentiating Math Instruction


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This exciting and unique book presents practical, immediately applicable ideas for differentiating instruction in maths in the elementary classroom. It explains in detail the process of differentiation in maths, beginning with lesson planning, through implementation of a wide variety of research-proven instructional strategies and tactics. The ′Ideas from Teachers′ feature, located in various chapters, includes instructional tactics provided by teachers that exemplify the differentiation process. Also included are the ′To Ten Tactics′ lists which provide simple, immediately applicable tactics that can be easily implemented in almost every classroom.







Mathematics Education


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Building Number Sense Through the Common Core


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Build a lasting foundation for math proficiency right from the start The "math" is on the wall: unless our youngest mathematicians have a solid understanding of number sense, they have little hope of mastering the higher math that lies ahead. This essential resource helps you identify where K-3 students are likely to struggle, and then intervene with smart, targeted instruction. The authors provide: Teaching strategies that build number sense skills, including quantity and cardinality, fact fluency, and more Adaptations for students with specific needs, based on an RTI approach Guidance on measuring number sense through assessments User-friendly charts, tables, and sample math problems