Hello! I've never blogged before but it seems alot like Yahoo groups. Anyway, Kristen - I somehow manage to differentiate for math instruction by using small groups. Most of the groupings come about from either pre-assessments (which don't have to be long tests - could be 4 short questions or less) or observation. As your students work, observe carefully. Pull some for a mini-lesson in the corner if they're struggling. I don't know if this is what you're thinking about, or something more formal.
Gretchen - the girl relationship question sounds fascinating! I would love to know what happens. As a mother of two girls, a sister (4 girls in my family), and a teacher with lots of interesting social stuff going on in my classroom, I always wonder about involvement - how much, when, or not at all? Good luck! Maybe you can start with a survey or some close observations about the relationships. As I'm sure you know, alot also has to do with what's going on at home.
Terry
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