Differentiation resources

[Todd Cassell]

Resource 1: USATestprep  www.usatestprep.com 

USATestprep is an online website that offers students a variety of learning tools.  The site is geared toward end of course test, graduation test, ACT/SAT prep.  I feel that the site is an excellent course because it offers multiple representations of mathematics.  Students can take practice tests as well as play games and watch tutorials.

Resource 2: Tools for Differentiation http://toolsfordifferentiation.pbworks.com/w/page/22360094/FrontPage 

This site was an excellent resource for differentiation all around. It actually gave a definition of differentiation.  It also had sections which discussed differentiation according to readiness, interest, and learning profiles.  The webpage has a section called content area resources.  This area is broken into different subjects.  Within each subject it gives you many options and tools of how to differentiate in your classroom.  

Resource 3:  Virtual manipulatives for Ipad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/virtual-manipulatives!/id471341079?mt=8

I am not sure how this works because I have not used it before.  I have used manipulatives to help students understand fractions, algebra, and geometry.  I feel that this gives an excellent visual for students.  This application is something that I will definitely explore for future use.

[CzapPhys]

love the virtual manipulative- some counties in md have ipods or ipads for use in the classrooms this would be a great option if you have access

there also seems to be a couple online versions as well:
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html

http://www.mathplayground.com/math_manipulatives.html
http://www.ct4me.net/math_manipulatives.htm