The Concrete-Representational-Abstract sequence of mathematics instruction allows students to move meaningfully through less complex math concepts and procedures to more abstract, complex ones. Research indicates that the CRA sequence has been effective for students with and without disabilities. Teaches provide explicit teacher modeling and scaffolding, and also conduct ongoing assessment to determine what level of… Read More Creating Meaning in Mathematics for ALL Learners
Inquiring Kids Want to Read About Science
When students have had concrete experiences about science concepts, they are better able to tackle science text with success (Olson & Mokhtari, 2010).” Meaningful background knowledge, provided by concrete science inquiries, enhances a student’s text comprehension. Effective science text comprehension requires more than reading skills and the use of various strategies. Meaningful background knowledge,… Read More Inquiring Kids Want to Read About Science