DiscoverSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management104. Concrete-Representational-Abstract Method: How to Utilize CRA in Math with Students with Special Needs
104. Concrete-Representational-Abstract Method: How to Utilize CRA in Math with Students with Special Needs

104. Concrete-Representational-Abstract Method: How to Utilize CRA in Math with Students with Special Needs

Update: 2024-07-30
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Hey Sped Teacher,


Are you wondering if the way you are teaching your students math is effective? Are you curious what the best way to teach math to your students with special needs is?


In this episode, we are diving into how to utilize the Concrete-Representational-Abstract, or CRA, method with your students. I am sharing my top 6 tips for implementing the CRA method effectively. You’ll learn the importance of assessing students, setting your classroom up for success with the CRA method, integrating the method into your lesson plans, and more!


Take Care,


Michelle


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104. Concrete-Representational-Abstract Method: How to Utilize CRA in Math with Students with Special Needs

104. Concrete-Representational-Abstract Method: How to Utilize CRA in Math with Students with Special Needs

Michelle Vazquez, M.A.Ed., Special Education Teacher, Special Ed Teacher, IEP Writer, Special Education Teacher Coach