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Differentiated Best of Math, K–8 CD Tour

Our Differentiated Math CDs feature our favorite open-ended, problem-solving tasks to enrich instruction, assessment and professional development. Each problem is accompanied by a “more accessible” and a “more challenging” version to use with students at various developmental levels. Task-specific rubrics and annotated anchor papers are also included. Material is aligned to the following:

  • Common Core State Standards
  • NCTM standards
  • IB Standards
  • National STEM standards
  • Select math series

Differentiated Best of Math 6–8 CD Tour

Specifically designed for the middle grades, this CD features 100 differentiated problem-solving tasks to enrich instruction, assessment and professional development. Each problem is accompanied by a “more accessible” and a “more challenging” version to use with students at various developmental levels. Task-specific rubrics and annotated anchor papers are also included. Material is aligned to the following:

  • Common Core State Standards
  • NCTM standards
  • IB Standards
  • National STEM standards
  • Select math series

Best of Science, K–5 CD Tour

This CD features our favorite hands-on, inquiry-based science investigations. Tasks focus on scientific investigation and inquiry linked to earth, physical, life and design science concepts. Task-specific rubrics and annotated anchor papers are included as well links to leading science kits and children’s literature. Material is aligned to the following:

  • New Standards
  • NRC
  • AAAS
  • IB Standards
  • National STEM Standards

This CD has been reviewed and approved by NSTA Recommends.

Best of Science, 6–8 CD Tour

This CD features our favorite hands-on, inquiry-based science investigations for the middle grades. Tasks focus on scientific investigation and inquiry linked to earth, physical, life and design science concepts. Task-specific rubrics and annotated anchor papers are included as well links to leading science kits and children’s literature. Material is aligned to the following:

  • New Standards
  • NRC
  • AAAS
  • IB Standards
  • National STEM Standards

This CD has been reviewed and approved by NSTA Recommends.

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