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AbleNet Curricular Programs
Mary Sagstetter M.A.ed
EQUALS
Chapter Skills
…. Multi-sensory math program aligned to standards
….on a foundation of support skills
…useful and functional knowledge of math
… K – 12 - age neutral
Alignment to State Standards
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Informal Assessment
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MNTAS = Choice of three
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Equals Package Includes:
>4000
Worksheets & Math tools
Equals CD
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2900 worksheets
Math pic-symbols
Data forms
Parent Letters & Home Activities
Workmats
Assessment Supports
Equals Math Content Areas
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*Attending & Exploring
Numbers and Operations
Algebra
Geometry
Measurement
Data Analysis and Probability
*Equals is the only math program to cover premath and readiness
math skills - systematically
Beginning Skill Chapter
Equals Math Placement Assessment
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Predictable Lesson Structure
“ Know what skills to teach and how to teach it”
4 Parts:
„ Getting Ready – Review
„ Lesson Page 1- Intro
„ Lesson Page 2 - Practice
„ Follow Up – Real Life
Application
Equals Math Program - Teacher Kit
Poster
Equals Math Program - Teacher Kit
EQUALS Manipulatives KIT
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Connected to math concept and developmental level
Demonstrate use
Student multi- sensory exploration/interaction
Increase understanding
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Equals Math Program - Teacher Kit
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•Student see what thinking looks
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Equals Disability Pedagogy
Equals Math Pedagogy
Levels Based Instruction
• Concrete - teaching with hands-on
manipulatives
• Level 1 – severe
• Semi-concrete – teaching with
materials like picture symbols,
MathLine, etc. to bridge concrete
objects and abstract numbers
• Level 2 – moderate
• Level 3 - mild
• Abstract – teaching with written
numbers, operation signs and math
symbols
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Teach: CSA
Problem Solving
Concrete
Semi-Concrete
Abstract
Skill Drill Worksheets
*Level 1
Level 2
Problem Solving Worksheets
Level 3
*completed with manipulatives &
sensory experiences
*Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
*completed with manipulatives &
sensory experiences
Real Life Problem Solving
Multiples opportunities for practice
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Real Life Problem Solving
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Common Areas
Schedule Cards
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Which schedule
activity appears
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Use daily materials
to reinforce the
math concepts
Workstations - SORT
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food models
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pic-symbols
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Number- pic symbols
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Independent/ Semi
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Formal / Informal Assessment
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Data Collection
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Student Work Product
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Skill and Drill Sheet
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Show What You Know
Number Notes – Math
Journal
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Close: Number Notes Level 1
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Action Dictionary
Acces
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Use Strategies All Day!!
Action Dictionary: Record
What does Differentiated Instruction look like?
Action Dictionary
All-Turn-It spinner
Step-by-Step
Game board adaptation
Concrete Connections
Picture Symbol Support
Adapted stories
Counting Window
Sensory differentiation
Step-by-Step
Workstations
All-Turn-It Spinner
Games
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What does Differentiated Instruction look like?
Action Dictionary
Concrete Connections©
All-Turn-It spinner
Step-by-Step
Step-by-Step
Game board adaptation
Game board adaptation
Concrete Connections
Concrete Connections
Picture Symbol Support
Picture Symbol Support
Problem Solving
Problem Solving
Counting Window
Counting Window
Sensory differentiation
Sensory differentiation
Instructional Lessons
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Action Dictionary
All-Turn-It spinner
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What does Differentiated Instruction look like?
Large Group
Small Group / 1 to 1
Independent
Work Centers
Games
Involve Parents
Paras
Counting Window
Equals Downloads
Equals Review and White Paper :
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Chapter 1 – 12 - Sample Lessons :
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Equals Math Program Offers:
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>4000
Worksheets & Math tools
Placement/Skill Assessment
Scope & Sequence
Consistent/Systematic
Connect to Functional Skills
Build Instructional Capacity
Focus on IEP objectives
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Free – on-line program
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„ Access for teacher, paraprofessionals and parents
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