Description
Managing a differentiated classroom is a complex task, but it doesn’t have to be difficult! Join Kim Frasher, Math Gifted Specialist at Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools, and explore a variety of techniques to engage students in mathematical tasks that are appropriate for their independent level of readiness.
In this 2-hour course you will discover:
- Techniques to help you manage the complexities of a differentiated classroom
- How to create differentiated math experiences for students
- The importance of students’ physical environment, classroom procedures, and classroom routines
Click here for a leader’s guide created by the Ohio Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Kim Frasher is currently a Math Gifted Specialist at Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools, serves on
the Ohio Gifted Advisory Council, and is a member of Gifted Coordinators of Central Ohio. She
has been an educator for 28 years. As a gifted specialist for the last 16 years, Kim has been
devoted to working with the gifted math students, their families, and the teachers who serve
them. She believes that gifted students have the right to be placed in an educational setting
that is most appropriate for their abilities and passions. Finding the optimal challenge for
students fosters a love of learning that can propel students to open doors and reach
unimaginable heights. Kim holds a B.A. in elementary education with a reading endorsement
and a gifted endorsement and an M.S. in curriculum and instruction.
Erin – MOHAWK LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course provided a great strategies for gifted math students.
Letitia – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great strategies for differentiation.
Kristin – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
This is a great resource to brainstorm a math class that can often seem less challenging and stale.
Meredith – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
It had some suggestions that were applicable to lower grades but most examples were not helpful because they were much higher level that early primary.
Kathleen – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of useful information in the second half. I felt that the first half told me to prepare, but did not tell me how to prepare.
Nicole – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Great strategies!
Collin – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) –
Beneficial coarse with positive teaching strategies to incorporate in the classroom.
Heather – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) –
It was helpful
Claudia – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This course was done at a great pace. It gave a great ideas and how these ideas look. It really gave me a lot to think about and a what I need to think about when differentiating in my classroom.
Christopher – INDIAN LAKE LOCAL (verified owner) –
I thought this course was well presented. Had some great ideas on how to stretch the gifte students!