I completed this project as a self-directed study during the first semester of my certification year. Through my "Reading in the Secondary School" and my work at Dakota Collegiate, I came to understand that teachers must differentiate their instruction in order to cause all their students to learn in the best way for each individual. This project also focuses on the use of reading and writing skills across the curriculum which incorporates a new wave of learning strategies. Find below a very brief synopsis of the learning strategies with a link (click on the icon) to a longer analysis of the strategy in Microsoft Word 97 format.

 Introduction

This provides a more in-depth introduction and rational for the use of differentiated learning strategies in the classroom.

Reading in the Secondary School Reflection

This is the final reflection from my reading across the curriculum course. It provides concrete example of how the learning strategies can be used with theoretical support.

Word Cycle

A great activity to review vocabulary or concepts.

Three-Point Approach

A great activity to summarize notes and uses multiple intelligences.

Job Interview

A strategy that I created to help re-view concepts.

Admit & Exit Slips

A great assessment tool for the teacher in gauging student understanding and learning.

IDEAL Problem Solving Frame

A great structure to use for solving problems (especially word problems) in mathematics.

Picture Book Journals

A great change for mathematics students. The reading gives students an entertaining activity to engage in mentally and provides an alternate view of mathematics.

Bank Project

A project, rather than a strategy, that provides students with an activity to gather information, present their information in a chart, and engage in writing.

Newspaper Math

A great activity to help students understand that math is used in everyday life.

LAPS Form