I am a product of the West Virginia Department of Education Transition to Teach Program. While in this program, I learned how to differentiate my instruction to meet the needs of my students. I walked away with the understanding of the “why” of differentiation, however, I did not feel comfortable with the “how” of differentiation. This class has provided me with a better understanding of differentiation and I use it more than I ever have.
Since I have gained a better understanding of differentiation, I have had several of my students tell me that I am the best math teacher they have ever had. They express their happiness by telling me that I teach math in a way they understand. They state, “You do not stand in front of the classroom and explain how to do the problem, give us homework, and move on to the next topic”. I take pride in this. I try very hard to help each of my students understand the necessary standards so when they leave my room, they are able to take a real-world problem and find solutions to