The misconception that only certain people are good at math forms in students’ minds at an early age. At Phineas Bates Elementary, inclusion specialists like me and our grade-level math co-teachers are helping students overcome that assumption by providing math instruction and resources that are adaptable to address a wide range of student needs.
While there is no one-size-fits-all approach at full-inclusion schools like Bates Elementary, educators have found a few best practices to support the success of every student in math. Here are four strategies that are making our math classes more equitable.