Activities for the Differentiated Classroom: Math, Grades 6-8 Contributor(s): Gregory, Gayle H. (Author), Chapman, Carolyn M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1412953421 ISBN-13: 9781412953429 Publisher: Corwin Publishers
Binding Type: Paperback Published: October 2007 Annotation: "Classroom-ready math activities to help "all "middle school students learn!" In today's highly diverse classrooms, differentiated instruction enables teachers to plan strategically so they can meet the individual needs of all their students. Now this unique resource makes the challenge of reaching all learners easier by providing teachers with a wide array of practical activities for the differentiated middle school math classroom???all based on the strategies presented in the best-selling Differentiated Instructional Strategies, Second Edition. Correlated to national academic standards, the activities in this book are ideal for supplementing differentiated lessons on numbers and operations, integers, algebraic expressions, polynomials, quadrilaterals and other geometric shapes, angles and transversals, scale, graphing, probability, and much more. These ready-to-use tasks can be immediately incorporated into lesson plans, and each activity features objectives, materials lists, helpful tips on conducting the activity, and reproducibles. Teachers can adjust learning based on individual students' knowledge, skills, experience, preferences, and needs by using tested, research-based strategies such as: Choice boardsCubingGraphic organizersCentersProblem-based learningCooperative learning With this valuable resource, teachers can instruct students according to their readiness and ability levels. By putting the authors' proven strategies into practice, educators are sure to make a positive difference in student achievement!For other grade-specific Corwin Press Classroom books, please see: Activities for the Differentiated Classroom: Kindergarten Activities for theDifferentiated Classroom: Grade One Activities for the Differentiated Classroom: Grade Two Activities for the Differentiated Classroom: Grade Three Activities for the Differentiated Classroom: Grade Four Activities for the Differentiated Classroom: Grade Five Activities for the Differentiated Classroom: Language Arts, Grades 6???8 Activities for the Differentiated Classroom: Science, Grades 6???8 About the AuthorsGayle H. Gregory consults internationally with teachers, administrators, and staff developers in the areas of differentiated instruction, emotional intelligence, brain-compatible learning, block scheduling, and instructional and assessment practices. She also works with educators in the areas of cooperative group learning, presentation skills, coaching and mentoring, renewal of secondary schools, and facilitating large-scale change. She has written many books about differentiated instruction, brain-compatible learning, and block scheduling. Carolyn Chapman is an international educational consultant, author, and teacher who has taught in kindergarten to college classrooms. Her hands-on professional development training sessions challenge educators to use strategies that ensure success for learners of all ages. Carolyn has written many books about differentiated instruction, multiple intelligences, multiple assessments, and the brain-compatible classroom. |
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BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Mathematics - Education | Classroom Management - Education | Elementary |
Dewey: 371.302 |
Physical Information: 0.23" H x 8.48" W x 10.94" L (0.63 lbs) 96 pages |
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: Correlated to the national standards, these practical, ready-to-use activities help teachers use research-based strategies to meet the needs of all students in their differentiated classrooms. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gregory, Gayle H.: - Gayle H. Gregory is first and foremost a teacher, having experienced teaching and learning in elementary, middle, and secondary schools, community colleges, and universities. She has had extensive district-wide experience as a curriculum consultant and staff development coordinator. Gayle was principal/course director at York University for the Faculty of Education, teaching in the teacher education program. Gayle consults internationally with teachers, administrators, and staff developers. Chapman, Carolyn M.: - Carolyn Chapman is an international educational consultant, author, and teacher who has taught in kindergarten to college classrooms. Her interactive, hands-on professional development training sessions challenge educators to use strategies that ensure success for learners of all ages. Chapman has written many books about differentiated instruction, multiple intelligences, multiple assessments, and the brain-compatible classroom. She is coauthor with Gayle Gregory of the landmark Corwin Press book Differentiated Instructional Strategies: One Size Doesn't Fit All. |
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