Differentiating Instruction in Algebra 1: Ready-to-Use Activities for All Students, Grades 7-10

by Kelli Jurek

As schools continue to integrate almost all students into general education settings, classrooms are filled with children with varying levels of readiness and skill acquisition. Teachers often have no time to prepare differentiated lessons to meet the needs of all students. "Differentiating Instruction in Algebra 1" provides ready-to-use resources for Algebra 1 students. The book is divided into four units: introduction to functions and relationships; systems of linear equations; exponent rules and exponential functions; and quadratic functions. Each unit includes big ideas, essential questions, the common core state standards addressed within that section, pretests, learning targets, varied activities, and answer keys. The activities offer choices to students or three levels of practice based on student skill level. "Differentiating Instruction in Algebra 1" is just the resource math teachers need to provide exciting and challenging algebra activities for all students

223 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2012

Reviews

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a Special Education Math teacher for the past 10 years, I found Differentiating Instruction in Algebra 1 extremely practical and applicable for students and teachers. The book is laid out in an easy to use manner that any Math educator will find useful. The worksheets, activities and hands on projects are all clearly explained and come with rubrics for easy grading. Additionally, there is a system that allows the teacher to quickly select the appropriate worksheet/activity/activity for the student.

Of course the educator view point is important but the most important part of any lesson or educational activity is how students will react. This book has a wonderful variety of activities and lessons that will connect to all learners. The information and activities provide students a connection from math in school to real life. The author provides high interest materials that will engage students. The author has clearly thought about the student engagement aspect as she wrote this book.I found the lessons, materials and activities interesting and know my students will as well.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Showed this book to a teacher friend and she said it looks pretty good. Wanting to get my two started on some pages when we can.