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enVisionmath2.0 2017, CC, Grades 6-8

Differentiated Instruction

enVisionmath2.0 © 2017, CC, Grades 6-8


Introduction

In this tutorial, we will explore the enVisionmath2.0 resources that support differentiated instruction.

enVisionmath2.0 lessons are designed to support a variety of learner types through a diverse approach to

concepts. Each lesson provides leveled support through adaptations, accommodations, and differentiated

instruction, as well as strategies to support English language learners.

We will look at planning resources, as well as resources for differentiating instruction both within and at

the end of a lesson, or any time strategic interventions are needed.

You can follow along using any volume of your Teacher’s Edition.

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Planning for Differentiation

Let us begin by looking at some of the enVisionmath2.0 planning resources for differentiated instruction.

In the Teacher’s Edition Program Overview you will find the Differentiation Resources chart. The chart

provides an overview of available differentiation resources, categorized into the three Response to

Intervention tiers, to help you plan out your lesson and identify appropriate resources. We will explore

some of the ongoing interventions available during a lesson, strategic interventions available at the end of

a lesson, and intensive interventions available anytime.

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Differentiation within a Lesson

Right from the start, every enVisionmath2.0 lesson provides grouping recommendations, including whole-

class and small-group options to support differentiated instruction.

During the lesson, ongoing differentiation begins with guiding questions in the Teacher’s Edition. The

Effective Teaching Practice (ETP) icons alert you to questions and strategies throughout each lesson that

focus on the eight Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices (National Council of Teachers of

Mathematics, 2014).

These guiding questions help you monitor your students’ understanding and guide your instruction

accordingly.

Guiding questions are also available during the online Visual Learning Animation Plus. During the

animation, an avatar guides your students through various questions. Built-in pauses allow your students

an opportunity to respond. In addition, the animations and interactive exercises provide diverse support for

a variety of learner types.

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English Language Learner Support

In addition, within every lesson, you will find an English Language Learners section. Use these strategies

to support the development of your students’ English language proficiency. Here you will find specific

guidance for the three levels of English language proficiency: Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced.

In addition, an ELL Toolkit is available online for additional support. The toolkit includes professional

development articles, instructional principles, strategies, and graphic organizers to help you support your

English language learners.

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Embedded Interventions

Embedded interventions are provided throughout the lesson. Response to Intervention (RtI) adaptations

and Enrichment extensions are provided at point-of-use for differentiated support and guidance. Look for

the RtI and Enrichment icons to alert you to these differentiation resources available throughout the

lesson.

The Prevent Misconceptions feature, located within the guiding questions, helps you clarify concepts,

prevent common errors, and support Tier 1 interventions.

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Check for Understanding

You can verify comprehension of the lesson’s Essential Question directly after instruction by having your

students complete the Do You Understand? and Do You Know How? problems. Use your students’

responses to determine whether you need to revisit any part of the lesson, prescribe interventions, or

simply assign additional practice.

Additional examples are available in print and online for those students in need of extra practice.

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Practice Exercises

You can also use your students’ work from the Practice and Problem Solving section to prescribe

differentiated instruction. In your Teacher’s Edition, you will find adaptations for remediation (under Error

Intervention) and enrichment (under Challenge) to further differentiate instruction for your students.

The Practice and Problem Solving exercises also provide leveled practice and help build students’

proficiency as they work independently. These exercises also provide opportunities for your students to

engage in specific math practices (that is, the Standards for Mathematical Practice) as they solve a variety

of performance-based problems.

You can also assign your students the Practice and Problem Solving items online with MathXL for

School®. These exercises are auto-scored and have built-in learning aids to help provide support,

including:

Help Me Solve This,

View an Example,

Animations,

A glossary, and

Math Tools.

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Differentiation at the End of a Lesson

At the end of every lesson, in the Assess and Differentiate section, you can find resources to assess and

identify your students’ strengths and weaknesses in order to provide further differentiated support.

You can use the Lesson Quiz, available in print and online, to assign differentiated interventions. The

online version is auto-scored, and auto assigns intervention or enrichment exercises to your students.

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Video Tutorials

Video tutorials, powered by Virtual Nerd®, are available for remediation, homework, and practice

support. Students can access them on any device, including smartphones, through Savvas Realize™. These interactive videos provide step-by-step explanations delivered by an on-screen instructor.

Students have the option of pausing the video, repeating a section, viewing a diagram, or jumping directly

to a step that is giving them difficulty.

Students can also access these videos using the BouncePages app, which students can download for

free from the app store for their mobile device.

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Leveled Support

Now, let us look at the available leveled resources for you to prescribe differentiated instruction of key

understandings and skills, as well as extend on-level and advanced students’ thinking.

In the Differentiated Intervention section, comprehensive differentiation resources are available to provide

students with Intervention, On-Level, and Advanced support. The icons help guide you to the appropriate

resource for your students.

The resources include system- and teacher-driven opportunities to personalize learning. This library of

resources is available anytime; both online and in print.

Let us explore each resource.

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Reteach to Build Understanding

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Additional Vocabulary Support

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Build Mathematical Literacy

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Enrichment Activities

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Math Tools

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Additional Leveled Support

Additional Practice is also available for students who may need extra opportunities exploring a concept.

These exercises follow the same structure of the Practice and Problem Solving exercises in the Student

Edition. MathXL for School® Additional Practice, which is available online, provides automatic scoring as

well.

Be sure to explore the online resources on SavvasRealize.com prior to assigning them to your students to become familiar with their various functions and formats. Doing so will allow you to provide the

necessary guidance and answer questions that might arise.

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Assessments to Support Differentiation

Finally, there are diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments available throughout the program to

help you monitor student progress and prescribe appropriate interventions.

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Closing

Thank you for exploring the enVisionmath2.0 resources that support differentiated instruction for all

learners.

We learned that the enVisionmath2.0 lessons are designed to support a variety of learner types through a

diverse approach to concepts. Each lesson provides leveled support through adaptations,

accommodations, and differentiated instruction, as well as strategies to support English language

learners.

We also looked at planning resources, as well as resources for differentiating instruction both within and at

the end of a lesson, or any time strategic interventions are needed.

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