If you're trying to reach every student by creating multiple versions of your math lesson—this episode is for you. Host Mona Iehl, math coach and creator of Word Problem Workshop, shows you how to differentiate effectively without doubling your workload. The secret? One well-chosen, open-ended problem—and the right mindset to support it.
Many of us grew up believing that differentiation meant creating different work for different learners—and then spent hours doing just that. But Mona breaks down a more effective approach: planning for variation, not perfection. Differentiation happens when we vary the content, process, product, or learning environment—not when we run ourselves ragged with busywork.
🧠 Content, Process, Product, and Environment: A Fresh Framework
Let’s get specific. Mona walks you through the four core elements of differentiated instruction in math:
Whether it’s offering manipulatives, flexible seating, or celebration of “messy” math, these strategies help all learners thrive.
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