A Differentiated Teaching Model to Support Diverse Learners and Those with Math Anxiety

Abstract

This curriculum project integrates Algebra II topics with different instructional strategies that support diverse learners, specifically those with anxiety associated with learning mathematics (math anxiety). The non-sequential lessons include a review of quadratic functions, the transformation of functions, radical functions, and trigonometry. These are presented through guided notes, an interactive digital lesson, gamification, and stations. These lessons align with the New York State Common Core Standards for Algebra II. Keys for each of the lessons can be found in the Appendix.