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.
Alberto – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
It was really enlightening because it gave you so many strategies to implement in the classroom.
Amelia – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
It helps to be reminded of strategies to use with your students.
Gloria – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
I will use learning contracts. I used it with my middle son. It did work.
Juanita – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Informative. I am already familiar with some of the materials/strategies mentioned, but some of them are new to me.
Marian – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
There were several activities to keep students engaged.
Lily – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
I loved all the information given by this very informed presenter. I would like to see it again for next, but would like it to be customized to elementary students.
Sonia – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
I like the different ways they showed students can learn. It reminded me of other ways I can have student show what they have learned. I also learned of new online games I’d like to try.
Linda – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it!
Laura – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
Liked the ideas and activities, but videos were too short in explaining them.
Arlene – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
i love the many ideas that were discussed!