Description
Access 32 strategies, tips, and techniques to make math differentiation for gifted children in the regular classroom simple and fun. The wide variety of options in this course are presented in an engaging A-Z format for you to pick and choose from, and many of them could be easily implemented in your classroom immediately so you and your students can start benefiting right away! The course also includes online resources and recommendations for books and materials to further support and enhance your math differentiation efforts and provide your students with the educational opportunities they deserve.
In this course you will learn:
- Why math differentiation is essential for gifted students
- How a few simple tweaks to the materials you are already using can make a significant impact for your gifted students
- Why assessments are not only diagnostic tools and how to use them for pre-tests for gifted students
- How to increase rigor for the children who need it and keep them engaged and inspired
- How to motivate students with a simple change in terminology
- Why too much grading can do more harm than good and how to spend less time doing it
- How to create fun and challenging games that will stretch the abilities of your students
- How to translate math skills into works of art and stimulate your student’s creativity
And so much more!
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Carol Raymond has served as a G/T specialist, classroom teacher, elementary music specialist, and private music instructor. Her degrees in music performance (BM), elementary music education (BME) and gifted education (MEd) provide a unique blend of expertise in her current position at E.A. Young Academy in North Richland Hills, TX. Ms. Raymond is the author of numerous differentiated math and science units and created the social/emotional curriculum for Hardin Simmons University’s summer gifted program.
Andy – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This was very helpful.
Jonathan – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
good
Graciela – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course is very informative and useful for upper grades
Rochelle – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great strategies
Tiffany – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
It was quick gave me a refresher of somethings I’ve done in the past and forgot but also gave me new ideas for my classroom. I think the second reflective question at each break is a bit much though…maybe only ask that one at the end.
Darcy – River View Local Schools (verified owner) –
Nice list of a variety of things to try. Not all are for just elementary or secondary levels.
Melissa – MONTGOMERY ISD (verified owner) –
I liked that the course was actually geared towards math teachers.
Amber – ASHLAND CITY (verified owner) –
It had some great ideas that I never heard of or thought of with math!
Mayela – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome video for teachers!
Carrie – CHARDON LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great ideas that you can put to use immediately!