Habits of the Mind: Successful Differentiated Instruction

Differentiated math instruction is most successful when teachers do the following:

1. Believe that all students have the capacity to succeed at learning mathematics. 
2. Recognize that multiple perspectives are necessary to build important mathematical ideas and that diverse thinking is an essential and valued resource in the classroom.
3. Know and understand mathematics and be confident in their abilities to teach mathematical ideas.
4. Be intentional about curricular choices; that is, think carefully about what students need to learn and how that learning will be supported.
5. Develop strong mathematical learning communities in the classroom.
6. Focus assessment on gathering evidence that can inform instruction and provide a variety of ways for students to demonstrate what they know.
7. Support each other in their efforts to create and sustain this type of instruction.

This is taken from the book: Math for All, Differentiating Instruction by Linda Dacy & Karen Gartland.

I believe that our CTT structure can support this list and help our mathematical instruction improve. I know that some teachers lack confidence in their mathematical abilities. If you ever feel unqualified to confidently approach a concept, please reach out to your CTT, Cami Parry, or myself for help.