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.
Linda – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course. It sparked a lot of ideas and motivation to do more planning this summer to create some choice boards and challenging and fun activities for my students.
Judi – DRISCOLL ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent strategies to meet the needs of the gifted math students! There are take-aways that can be implemented immediately as well as strategies to create a classroom that meets the needs of the curious learner.
Riki – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
good ideas
Glenn – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Overall a good course. Would have liked to have more inquiry time.
Erika – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the first part the training more than I did the second part. It just caught my attention more.
Christina – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Grate Information, Thank you!
Stefani – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course offered very practical ways to differentiate math in both middle school & elementary classrooms.
Kara – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Very imformative and easy to follow.
Martha – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Great and valuable information with many strategies for differentiation!
Elaine – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Instructor did not speak much, slides were long and it took too long to get a point across. I would liked to have had more time talking about making math curriculum rigorous vs. all of the research and classroom management.