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Universal Access

Support for teachers with students of varied abilities and backgrounds across a broad range of abilities. This section in the teacher’s edition ebook under the teacher tab includes an Introduction, Success for Students, Student Struggle, More Help, Special Needs, ELL, Advanced Learners, Unprepared Students and a Conclusion.

Use and Connect Mathematical Representations

One of the eight Mathematics Teaching Practices from Principles to Actions that needs to be a consistent component of every mathematics lesson. Effective teaching of mathematics engages students in making connections among mathematical representations to deepen understanding of mathematics concepts and procedures and as tools for problem solving.

Use appropriate tools strategically

Mathematically proficient students consider the available tools when solving a mathematical problem. These tools might include pencil and paper, concrete models, a ruler, a protractor, a calculator, a spreadsheet, a computer algebra system, a statistical package, or dynamic geometry software. Proficient students are sufficiently familiar with tools appropriate for their grade or course to make sound decisions about when each of these tools might be helpful, recognizing both the insight to be gained and their limitations