Standard+B6+Differentiates+instruction+to+meet+the+needs+of+their+students

===**Date:** 2012-2013 School Year ===

===**Evidence/Activity/Anecdote:** === ==== This is the first year that I’ve given math pre-tests for each unit to see what the child already knows and what s/he needs to work on. I use the results for the pretest to place students into groups according to their need and deliver suitable lessons for readiness, average, and enrichment levels in math. I’ve worked hard to differentiate instruction this year and to tailor math instruction and adjust the curriculum to students’ needs rather than expecting students to modify themselves to fit the curriculum. ==== ==== Students who already know a specific concept can become math experts and had an opportunity to use a choice board for enrichment activities. Also, they helped other students and work on a real-life learning problem instead of completing all of the lessons in the unit. The other students work through the unit with me in small groups, depending on their need. I have also been careful to provide ongoing informal assessment for re-teaching math skills. ====

==== I’ve been lucky to have Mike in my class a lot this year for math. He usually takes my lower level students for small group instruction and even works with a few students one on one. Also, many of my students have participated in flex groups depending on their need throughout the year. ====

Math Recording Sheet: