I’m teaching a unit on fractions. Does anyone have any good differentiation materials for students at several different levels? Worksheets or activities are welcome.
I do not teach math very often - but one of my coworkers shared this with our staff recently. I appreciated the simple layout, linked worksheets, and diagrams. See more here: https://www.cambridge.org/cn/education/blog/2020/12/16/free-differentiated-activities-grade-4-and-7-fractions/
I love using games to differentiate for students. Once you teach them the game, they can play with others who are on the same level of understanding as they are. Or you can assign an “expert” to help different groups of students!
We use games as well for basic fractions in first grade during calendar time and small group centers. One of our favorites is a Kagan structure called Match Mine. Student A chooses fraction pieces and explains what a fraction is and then student B recreates it. Student A then checks and if it is correct they offer praise if needed they can also coach to correct any mistakes . It feels like a game but also is a great opportunity to use math vocabulary and skills. My students beg to do this activity with multiple skills.
