Differentiation Strategies for Mathematics

Grades K-12.

For your Common Core curriculum.

Written specifically for K-12 mathematics teachers, this resource provides the nuts and bolts of differentiation. Presented in an easy-to-implement format, this handy notebook is designed to facilitate the understanding and process of writing differentiated lessons to accommodate all readiness levels, learning styles, and interests. The lessons are based on various differentiation strategies, including tiered assignments, leveled questions, concrete/representation/abstract, multiple intelligences, choices board, open-ended tasks, problem-based learning, and learning contracts. Additionally, the lessons are vertically aligned and provided at 4 different levels: K-12, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Includes teacher resource CD-ROM. 304 pages.

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CCSS Product Alignment

Math Kindergarten

K.CC.7 Compare two numbers between 1 and 10 presented as written numerals.

K.MD.1 Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.

K.G.1 Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.

K.G.2 Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.

K.G.4 Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/corners) and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).