Differentiated Instruction can be utilized in various ways in the primary classroom. A teacher that provides Differentiated Instruction is allowing students to reach their own personal academic goals, develop a love for learning, and to become life long learners. When the use of Differentiated Instruction is visible in the classroom, you will notice children learning at personal levels and reaching success at their own rate in a positive and child centered environment.
This portion of DI interactive is geared to help the primary teacher implement DI practices and ask grade level specific questions. Please share your ideas, your challenges, and your successes with implementing DI in your classrooms.


The coordinator for DI Interactive Primary is Mrs. Stephanie Coleman Teacher at Queen of All Saints

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Timed Math Facts

I am looking for a good way to incorporate DI in timed math facts (for First Grade) that’s easy to organize…Does anyone have a way that wouldn’t involve a lot of confusing paperwork for myself or the students?

Thanks!
Michelle from Queen of All Saints
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 5, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    We have found progressive math fact worksheets marked A-Z to be effective. The students start at level A. When they are able to complete 50 fact problems correctly, they are allowed to move on to the next level. They keep track of their own progress by filling in a comprehension tracking sheet. You may choose the mastery level and time limit. Worksheets can be generated based on your current material and needs.
    Hope this helps!
    St. Mark K-2 teachers.

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  2. ModeratorMarch 5, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    I also use the math fact worksheets marked A-Z in my classroom at Queen of All Saints. It seems to work really well, because students and I can effectively check progress and mastery of the skill. Students tend to really like this activity becuase they see their progress and can have a visiual of their learning. I do not time my kiddos. When they are finished working I check the sheet, then have them correct any mistakes. They continue to do this until all problems are correct. Then they move to the next letter and so on. I keep a chart of their progress in a binder so it is very easy for me to monitor their progress as well.

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