Building Number Sense - Tailoring Math Instruction to Individual Student Needs
Building Number Sense - Tailoring Math Instruction to Individual Student Needs
2 PagesBACKGROUND One of the best-performing school systems in Maryland, Carroll County Public Schools, consistently ranks in the state’s top tier for elementary mathematics. Donn Hicks, supervisor of elementary mathematics for the district, leads a team of 12 math resource teachers who support teachers and students in 23 elementary schools. In 2009, they adopted DreamBox Learning Math to differentiate instruction with meaningful, independent learning activities. CHALLENGE: Help a broad range of students develop number sense Elementary school teachers often struggle to help students develop number sense, and many lack time or pedagogical experience to tailor mathematics instruction to individual student needs. Carroll County math resource teachers were looking for a web-b
