Differentiated Instruction in the Technology Based Elementary Math

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By: Jordan Amadon

5 Main Aspects of Differentiated Instruction

• Mindset• Curriculum • Assessment• Student Readiness,

Interest, and Learning Profile

• Teacher Leadership and Flexible Management

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MATH CLASSHow Does Differentiated Instruction Relate to Math?

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Open-Ended Tasks

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Tiered Tasks

Spiraling-Scaffolded Tasks

The Flipped Classroom

Time to Know Program

THE KHAN ACADEMY

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