1. Teacher Leader Endorsement Programme Modeling Exemplary Mathematics Teaching Session 6 – Differentiating Instruction Facilitator: Rebeka Matthews Sousa Mathematics Specialist Teacher, Ministry of Education 1

2. How do you differentiate mathematics instruction? 2 ENGAGE: Differentiating Mathematics Instruction

3. During this session, Teachers will:  Explore two strategies to differentiate mathematics instruction Key Understandings 3

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6. Two Strategies  Parallel Tasks  Open-ended Questions  Read pages 1-14 6 Great Ways to Differentiate Mathematics Instruction

7.  What great ways do you differentiate mathematics instruction?  How can you use the two strategies in your “Great Tasks” 7 Differentiated Instruction - Reflection

8. Module 3 – Modeling Exemplary Teaching  Dec 16 cancelled  Last sessions: Jan. 6 & 20 – time 4-6:30 pm*  All course assignments must be completed by Jan. 20 to receive certification (see checklist on next slide) Module 4 – Designing Professional Development  Confirm participation via email  Instructional Rounds in schools commencing January 7 to identify the needs for PD, IR will include Principal or Deputy and TL (schedule to be sent out next week)  Commences on Wed. Feb. 3 4-6pm 8 Course Updates

9.  Sharing a video clip  Observing three lessons (Using standard of TTPS)  Reading: Asking Effective Questions  Lesson visit  Reflection of lesson (post discussion)  Submit “great” task (based on feedback from peers)  Model lesson plan  Model lesson presentation  TTPS reflection (written) If you are unsure of what you have completed, please click here: http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/mathscience/resources.cfm?subpage=1932686 http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/mathscience/resources.cfm?subpage=1932686 9 Module 3 – Modeling Exemplary Teaching Checklist of Assignments

10. Next session date: Jan. 6 4-6:30 pm Homework:  Upload your “Great” Task (Dec 31, 2015)  Schedule a lesson visit date (prior to Jan 20)  Resources and assignments www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/mathscience Dates  Module 3: Jan 6, 20,  Jan. 6 Formative Assessment Strategies and Model Lesson Assignment  Jan. 20 Presentation of Model Lesson  Module 4 & 5 - Feb 3, 24, Mar 2, 16, Apr *13, 20, May 4, 18, Jun 1, 15 10 What’s next?

11. A teacher in your school is in need of support. They have asked for you to model a mathematics lesson for them, emphasizing a specific instruction strategy. You may work individually or in pairs. Select the year level and instructional strategy that you wish to emphasize in your lesson plan. On January 20, you will present a portion of your lesson to a small group. Your colleagues will provide feedback based on a rubric. (The rubric will be shared on January 6) Please bring with you lesson planning materials to our session on January 6 11 Model Lesson Assignment