This presentation discusses how teachers can use MAP assessment data and the DesCartes report to differentiate instruction for math and science students. The presentation reviews what MAPs is and its benefits, how to interpret student RIT scores and normative data, principles of differentiated instruction, and strategies for differentiating content, process, product, and grouping using the DesCartes student report. Teachers are encouraged to use MAP data to target instruction to student ability levels and design flexible lessons and assignments.

1. Digging into DesCartes to Differentiate In-service Math and Science Teachers February 19, 2010 This presentation contains confidential information. Please shred any printed handouts.

10. Teachers Can Differentiate According to Student’s Through a Range of Instructional and Management Strategies Source: The Differentiated Classroom , Tomlinson 1999 Content Process Product Interests Readiness Learning Profile

11. Process Differentiation Structure of the Activity Format of the Discussion Learning Materials Detailed directions Inquiry driven with few directions Teacher-led with modeling Discussion questions provided Word problems and hypothetical situations Manipulatives and concrete examples

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23. How many students do you have in each RIT Band? Example 191-200 201-210 211-220 221-230 231-240 241-250 251-260 261-270 Schultz Hoff Thompson Kongshaug Wilson Haugen Sheffel

25. Big Picture Special Services At Risk At Grade Level Above Grade Level Before MAP Testing With Data from MAP Testing LD, CD, ED SPED Programs National Honor Society AP Classes Instruction with modifications or extensions based on curriculum, local and state assessments, and teacher intuition. Targeted instruction based on curriculum, local and state assessments, MAP testing data about students’ current instructional level , and teacher intuition which integrates more instructional resources, flexible grouping, and modifications or extensions. Alternative Ed. Program