Differentiated Instruction in Math, K-5

In this workshop, teachers will work on:

• Understanding the three zones of learning:
  • Flow Zone
  • Groan Zone
  • Drone Zone

• A basic understanding of differentiated instruction
• Using Bloom’s Taxonomy and DOK to go deeper in student learning
• “Uncovering” student myths and misconceptions of math content knowledge
• Helping students balance success and effort
• Ways to work on number sense and order of operations
• Varying the process of instruction to meet diverse student needs
• Using a “tic-tac-toe” choice board to teach at grade level standards while reaching students who are below and above grade level