INTASC Standard #3

Adapting Instruction for

Individual Needs

"The teacher understands how students differ in
their approaches to learning and creates
instructional opportunities that are adapted
to diverse learners.”

artifacts

We are doing Rocket Math in our classroom this year and hopefully many years to come. Every student was tested when we began to find out what level they were on as far how quickly they are able to write and their times tables knowledge. Each student started on their individual level and we work on times tables 5 min. at the beginning of math. Some students stay longer on each level and some are moving through quickly. The basis of this program is to see individual imporvement and it helps the students master their math facts at their pace on their own level.

Meeting with one of the guided reading groups.
I understand that each student in my class is on a different learning

level and therefore need differentiated instruction.

Leveled Reading Groups Chart- Here are some examples of graphic organizers I have used this year. Each group will use different organizers to enahance comprehension-I love graphic organizers too, because they make the students think about, visualize, and write about what they are reading.
reflection
I believe that children develop at their own level and speed and teachers need to direct their instruction accordingly. Throughout the year, we focused on finding lessons and activities that were appropriate for every level we had in our classroom, all the while keeping high expectations for all the children. When students get needed instruction that is at their Zone of Proximal Development, it gives them confidence, they can see their growth, instead of their learning defecit, it truly makes a huge difference in what they are able to accomplish.