Tiering

In field I was able to practice using a tiered approach in my math lesson. I was teaching a lesson on measurement. The students used ten cubes as there unit of measurement. For this lesson students were practicing how to measure using  ten sticks. I divided the class into two different tiers the first tier of students were measuring objects less than ten cubes long. I had the second tier measuring objects that were longer than ten cubes. They had to figure out how to measure using only one ten stick. Once I asked them if they knew how to count by ten’s they were able to figure it out. It was fun to see both groups be challenged, but yet be successful. The book states “A great classroom conveys to all students, this is hard, but you can do hard things, and I am not willing to let you settle for less.” I hope I can convey that message to all my students. I want them to know they can accomplish hard things and be successful.