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Differentiated Instruction in Pre-K Math: Making data-based decisions with…
Differentiated Instruction in Pre-K Math: Making data-based decisions with pre-assessments
Pre-assessment to determine grouping
Proficient/Advanced (5 kids): Scored highest on pre-assessment including the most challenging questions
Innovative Differentiation Strategy
Let children play math games on the interactive whiteboard independently on www.starfall.com. There is a math game where the video game character goes on a journey and moves along by answering the math questions, including double digit addition. Students each take turns and play the game as a group. Afterwards students complete a worksheet where they write their own addition problems and potentially their own word problems.
Assessment Methodology To Track Learning
Observe their performance while they play the game and take notes of which students get which problems wrong.
Review the student worksheets
Developing/Middle (12 kids): Pre-assessment indicates they have some knowledge about the topic but need to develop higher-order thinking skills
Innovative Differentiation Strategy
To develop higher-order thinking skills while strengthening their grasp of addition of single digit addition, students will be taken through an activity based on solving word problems. Students will not directly be told what the addition equations are to solve, instead they will have to listen to the prompts to determine, write, then solve the problems
Assessment Methodology To Track Learning
Review student worksheets, record and consider accuracy
Have a chart with student names to keep notes about performance, note any child who has difficulty while working together
Emerging/Low (5 kids): Lowest performers on preassessment with most limited knowledge of the content
Innovative Differentiation Strategy
Use physical manipulatives and toys to practice basic addition. Use visual supports and spend time to explicitly teach the relevant and necessary English academic language (i.e. "plus" and "equals") Spend more time to explore the concept of addition using various means such putting physical objects together and counting, drawing pictures, and using a number line.
Assessment Methodology To Track Learning
Provide a brief worksheet for students to perform after instruction to demonstrate their learning
Keep notes about individual student performance on a chart, noting specific instances children answer wrong or have trouble following along, as well as which methods work for children.
This flowchart specifically covers the concept of addition for a classroom of 4-5-year-olds
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