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Printable activities with differentiated lesson plans include Journal problems for introducing new concepts through problem-solving and addressing misconceptions, as well as Blast activities for using questioning to build the deep understanding necessary to develop mathematically. Additional fluency tasks and games help students to develop skills. Here are a few tasks to check out:
Sample – Fluency activity: Make ten dominoes
We provide criteria sheets, assessment schedules and explanations in both teacher and parent-friendly language on the Lessons page for each year level. Moderation tasks are also included for taking base-line, mid-year and end-year standardised assessments. These tasks are designed to pinpoint growth in problem-solving, reasoning and understanding.
Students come to our classes at multiple levels. Remember to check out the engaging, real-life investigations and extension tasks at the bottom of the Lessons page for each year level. Remember that these tasks differentiate across at least three year levels – so check out the other year levels as well.
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