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Making Math More Accessible

A collection of resources for elementary school teachers focused on teaching mathematics. It is to be used as a resource for creating lesson plans, encouraging student practice, and creating an inclusive classroom. It addresses EDI by including resources on teaching English language learners, being culturally responsive, and differentiating instruction. These resources seek to make learning accessible for a diverse range of students, and promote equity by providing everyone an oppurtunity to learn and succeed in the classroom.

Date Added to MERLOT:: September 17, 2024
Created by:: Nanny Nguyen
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Differentiated Instruction and Assessment Presentation- A Crash ... ()

A presentation on differentiating instruction to ensure ALL students can succeed by making curriculum more accessible.... More

A presentation on differentiating instruction to ensure ALL students can succeed by making curriculum more accessible. It explains what differentiated instruction is, why it works, how it is applied to assessment, and more. The presentation emphasizes differentiating instruction to match the needs of students, as well as determining when and where to do so. Included in this collection to make learning more accessible for students with differing levels of ability and knowledge.
Culturally Responsive Teaching Handbook (Open (Access) Textbook)

A downloadable handbook with advice for teaching in a culturally responsive way. The handbook is written with higher... More

A downloadable handbook with advice for teaching in a culturally responsive way. The handbook is written with higher education professors in mind but the advice is still applicable to elementary school classrooms. It explains what culturally responsive pedagogy is, how to make a culturally responsive classroom, and how to be a culturally responsive educator. Included in this collection to make learning more engaging for students by relating it to their experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and identities.
Culturally Responsive Teaching: Strategies and Tips ()

A website article on culturally responsive teaching and its benefits, as well as strategies and tips to be culturally... More

A website article on culturally responsive teaching and its benefits, as well as strategies and tips to be culturally responsive. The article gives seven specific tips for making a culturally responsive classroom such as getting to know your students and their families, and having consistent high expectations for all students. Included as a quickly accessible guide for being culturally responsive, since the handbook is more detailed.
Teaching math to english language learners | PPT ()

A presentation on how teaching math to English language learners can be difficult, and the different strategies and... More

A presentation on how teaching math to English language learners can be difficult, and the different strategies and practices that can be used to make it more accessible to ELL students. It includes practices that teachers can use to help ELL students learn math such as pre-teaching vocabulary, using word walls, using explicit instruction, and using a buddy system. Included in this collection to make learning mathematics more accessible for English language learners since it can involve a lot of content specific vocabulary like fractions, decimals, and operations like multiplication.
Khan Academy (Collection)

A website that can be used by students for further practice or review of specific skills (Pre-K to 8th Grade). Can also... More

A website that can be used by students for further practice or review of specific skills (Pre-K to 8th Grade). Can also be used by teachers to find practice problems, videos, and more to add to their lesson plans. Khan Academy has videos and practice available so students can both review and apply what they learn in class. The website is free and allows students and teachers to ask questions about specific topics, track their mastery of specific skills, and more. Included in this collection as a resource to give to students for further mastering what they learn. Website: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/k-8-grades
Ilustrative Mathematics: Fully Developed Standards-based OER C & I for Mathematics 6-8 (Open (Access) Textbook)

A website that gives free access to K-12 problem-based curriculum for mathematics. It is designed for teachers, students... More

A website that gives free access to K-12 problem-based curriculum for mathematics. It is designed for teachers, students and families to access in both English and Spanish. The curriculum available to teachers provides goals, narratives, materials, accessibility to students with disabilities and English language learners, and guides. Families can help support their student's learning with access to what each unit involves and how it can be applied at home. Included in this collection to make mathematics more accessible to ALL students and provide a comprehensive view of curriculum to elementary school teachers that makes math less about independent busy work and more about collaborative problem-solving. Website: https://accessim.org/
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives for Mathematics (Simulation)

A free virtual library of manipulatives used in mathematics from Pre-K to 12th grade. It includes a variety of... More

A free virtual library of manipulatives used in mathematics from Pre-K to 12th grade. It includes a variety of manipulatives that students can use inside or outside the classroom to support their understanding of mathematical concepts and skills. The website is organized by grade level and mathematical concepts (numbers & operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis & probability), and helps students who are visual and kinaesthetic learners. Included in this collection as a resource for accessing manipulatives to students and teachers. Video on Usage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=403yQQ_4W48