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.
Heather – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
It brought up a lot of ideas, but there was little depth.
Michelle – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I loved all of the different strategies shared and it is something that is a good reminder of what we are already doing in the classroom and some new ideas to use with our students.
Christy – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
It was easy to follow and had some great ideas that I can easily implement in my classroom.
Brian – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
Good list of ideas.
Samantha – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Amy – River View Local Schools (verified owner) –
Very informative!
Amanda – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
It had some good ideas! Some of the suggestions are not free or are outdated/no longer exist. But still useful.
Stacy – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
I like the different ideas.
Gary – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
A pretty exhaustive list of resources for differentiation!
La’Nitra – EVERMAN ISD (verified owner) –
I have been using quite a few of these strategies in my classroom and I am most thankful for my learing.