Assignment in reference: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/123GyH_RmE4zs64E8SCpJG-BTaKsW0bnobYTnmBeAfbE/edit?usp=sharing
This artifact I have added in here is my math block assignment. It is where we had to really think about what it means to use math rotations, and just how these would look in our classroom. I considered expectations for the students, an outline of what a week would look like, and a breakdown of how the rotations should be run. It’s a way to meet all students’ needs and not leave any child left behind. For these reasons, I would say the math block assignment aligns nicely with standard 7, planning for instruction.
Math blocks and rotations being used in a classroom is one way to differentiate and meet my students’ needs. All of my students are going to be at different levels and need different support from me, so how can I teach them all the same content? Teaching smaller groups of students with similar needs, I will be able to maximize the students’ learning. Keeping the groups flexible will also allow for growth and more success for all. My goal is to help each student reach their potential, and find their comfort zone within math. Some students just naturally move quicker through math and others need more time and reinforcement. I will be leaving here with a whole tool kit of ways, interventions, and differentiation strategies, and this is just one great way to put it to use.
