Differentiating Numeracy and Literacy Skills

This workshop provides educators with comprehensive strategies for effectively differentiating instruction in numeracy and literacy for students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Participants explore foundational principles of differentiation, emphasizing the need to proactively tailor instruction based on students' learning styles, interests, readiness levels, and backgrounds. Educators will engage with specific techniques to differentiate content, processes, and products within both math and literacy contexts. By understanding and applying these methods, teachers can create inclusive learning environments where all students are supported in reaching their potential.

• Ineffective differentiation strategies in classrooms
  
  
• Limited student engagement and diverse learning needs not being met
  
  
• Difficulty in addressing varied levels of student readiness and interests
  

1. Strategies for Differentiating Content:
   Participants will learn methods such as "Notice and Wonder" and "Vocabulary Go-Togethers," which enable students of varying skill levels to access content according to their readiness and learning styles.
   
   
2. Techniques for Differentiating Process:
   Educators will practice techniques like "Math Contracts," "Learning Menus," "Stop and Jot," and the "10-2 Method," which structure learning processes to enhance student interaction, understanding, and engagement.
   
   
3. Creating Differentiated Products:
   Teachers will be equipped to implement methods like "Math Tic-Tac-Toe," "Electric Homework," and "Reading Response Cards" to provide diverse ways for students to demonstrate their learning, encouraging choice and fostering motivation.