Ideal Mathematics Classroom

1. Understanding Zone of Proximal Development

1.1. Understanding Modality

2. Informed Teacher Practices

2.1. Understanding Barriers to Learning

2.1.1. Alleviating Barriers

2.2. Understanding Brain Research and implications about learning

2.2.1. Differentiated Learning

3. The Physical Environment

3.1. Layout of classroom allows for collaboration as well as independent work

3.2. Manipulatives are easily accessed to promote visualization of concepts

4. Implementation of Differentiated Instruction and Assessment

4.1. Providing Choice

4.2. Understanding Learning Styles

4.3. Recognizing the diversity of experiences, interests and backgrounds of your students

4.3.1. Making Connections

4.3.2. Representing a variety of perspectives in learning materials and tasks

4.4. Understanding Student Readiness

4.5. Student profiles drive instruction