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classroom. I will explain how these aspects are important to promote the
becoming numerates.
information
1.1
(ACARA, 2018). Being numerate is working with number and its
para. 3)
implementing instruction in ways that best reach each child’ (Van de Walle,
1.2
second language (ESL) learners, etc. These learners will have different
learning paces and ways to best progress in their process of becoming fluent
Relations [DEEWR], 2009) is very broad and whilst some early education
Van de Walle et al. (2018, p. 50) argues that the idea of children’s
might be new. For some time, the idea that children could vary in their
2.3
numeracy concepts can vary (Van de Walle et al., 2018, p. 50). Thus, the
learning. For that, educators always have to consider if the adjustments are
Angela Carolina Roennau Assignment 3: Differentiation Paper
that mathematics is not a universal topic, if this is not considered, there will
value each child way of knowing mathematics, for example, asking them to
3.3
is ‘the use of ellipsis, where the object is referred to once and then implied –
“There are 12 pieces of pizza. When you take away 4 [pieces of pizza] how
many [pieces of pizza] are left?”’ (ACARA, 2014, p. 10). Educators can
explicit teach children about ellipsis, but be careful not to overwhelm them,
also adapt the wording of problems, e.g. repeating the object of the
sentence when necessary. These adjustments can also benefit children who
English is their first language, but have not yet developed more complex
3.4
language structure understanding.
3.5
Another adjustment that can benefit the whole class are memory
3.6
Walle et al., 2018, p. 87). Gagnon and Maccini describe an problem solving
aid called STAR, which is ‘Search the word problem for importance;
Translate the word into models, pictures or symbols; Answer the problem;
Review your solution for reasonableness’ (as cited in Van de Walle et al.,
2018, p. 88). Educators can teach this mnemonic to children and remind
them to use it for solving problems. These steps can also be displayed
sheet for children who need additional support might give children options
alongside visual cues, which also addresses ESL students (Van de Walle et
Taber-Doughty, 2017).
support and ‘teacher time’ they need. Calling children who have the same
independence. The same rule apply for a child with a disability. Because a
child has a disability, it does not mean they cannot make choices; their
how they learn, the first Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
where children are at in their learning, so they know if these children need
5.3
In a differentiated classroom, differentiation, equity, access to resources,
promoting the success of all learners. This is what I want for my future as an
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5.4
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Angela Carolina Roennau Assignment 3: Differentiation Paper
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2.1 Well-expressed.
2.4 Would have been good to first define the term 'adjustments'.
3.5 which
5.1 applies
5.4 Please ensure that your reference list appears on a separate page.