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Differentiating in a Middle School Classroom
Heather Wolpert - Gawron
Middle school teacher by day, educational author/blogger by night
Posted on 10/13/2009
So you're standing there in front of a group of typical middle schoolers, and by definition each one lays somewhere on the developmental line between elementary level and high school. You've got kids reading at 4th grade levels and ones reading at 12th grade levels all in the same room. You've got kids playing Operation and those playing Doctor.
So how do you differentiate for this wide range of students without creating 36 different lesson plans? How do you differentiate in a way that doesn't burn you out of middle school entirely?
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all this is new to me and
all this is new to me and would appreciate any help you all can give me, Web sites and how to set up group work etc.
Thank you all :)
In middle school, students
In middle school, students begin making choices that affect the rest of their lives. Many will start selecting classes that will help them on the path to college. Some will deal with bullies for the first time, while others might find and nurture a talent.
chad, I like your idea. I
chad,
I like your idea. I like to allow my students to engage in projects. However, I tend to feel strapped for time! How do you "fit" it in and elaborately cover all the state objectiives.What grade/ subject do you teach?
Marsha, I tend to do that,
Marsha,
I tend to do that, too. I have always set high expectations in my class. However, for some reason, my middle to low level learners seem to do better on standardized test. Any suggestions??