Submission Type
Event
Expected Graduation Date
2012
Location
Lower Level, Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University
Start Date
4-14-2012 9:00 AM
End Date
4-14-2012 10:00 AM
Abstract
Upon determining the needs of the students in a second grade classroom during my student teaching, I embarked upon a self-study about how I could differentiate my instruction in elementary mathematics. I set out to discover which instructional strategies I could implement in the classroom to ensure that every student felt appropriately challenged, motivated, and interested in mathematics. I incorporated a variety of manipulatives, math games, and group activities, among other methods, to engage students in mathematics. The photographs and field notes I took during daily activities- along with student work and test data- indicated that students enjoyed mathematics when concepts were presented in a variety of manners. This often led to noticeable improvements in students’ math skills. This study expanded my understanding of the instructional methods that enhance student enjoyment and comprehension in mathematics.
Calculating an Approach to Differentiation in Math
Lower Level, Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University
Upon determining the needs of the students in a second grade classroom during my student teaching, I embarked upon a self-study about how I could differentiate my instruction in elementary mathematics. I set out to discover which instructional strategies I could implement in the classroom to ensure that every student felt appropriately challenged, motivated, and interested in mathematics. I incorporated a variety of manipulatives, math games, and group activities, among other methods, to engage students in mathematics. The photographs and field notes I took during daily activities- along with student work and test data- indicated that students enjoyed mathematics when concepts were presented in a variety of manners. This often led to noticeable improvements in students’ math skills. This study expanded my understanding of the instructional methods that enhance student enjoyment and comprehension in mathematics.