Guided Math

Guided Reading What does it look like? Allows students time to read at their level Teaches students how to find a book at their own level The teacher conducts mini-lessons, guided reading lessons with small groups The teacher conducts individual interviews to work with students to improve their reading skills at their instructional level

Guided Reading How does it work? Appropriate diagnosis of weaknesses needs to occur through a balance of assessment, observations, tasks, or end of unit tests The teacher meets with a small group on a focused need as the rest of the class works independently Set up behavior routines to facilitate the implementation of the guided reading session

Four Steps to Teach Reading Comprehension Teacher modeling: In this stage the teacher describes a comprehension strategy and models its use explaining aloud what she is thinking as she does so. Guided Practice: Students then practice the strategy with teacher support. This may take place in small group, whole group or one to one. The teacher encourages the students to think aloud so she can give them immediate feedback.

Four Steps to Teach Reading Comprehension Independent Practice: Students then begin using the comprehension strategy in their independent reading. Students consciously apply the strategy, they jot down notes in the margins, mark pages with sticky notes, or engage in conversations with reading partners 4. Incorporation into real reading situations: Students make use of reading strategies without teachers support, in a range of reading situations. The teacher assesses student comprehension work through written responses, one on one conversations, and monitoring reading partnerships.

Four Steps to Teach Math Comprehension Tapping Prior Knowledge in Mathematics Math-to-Self Connections Math-to-Math Connections Math-to-World Connections Inferring and Visualizing in Mathematics Summarizing and Synthesizing Combining New Information with Old to Construct Meaning in Math Monitoring and Repairing Understanding

From Reading to Math in Your Classroom

Guided Reading = Guided Math

Guided Math What is it…….. Enables children to practice specific strategies and/or build particular conceptual and procedural knowledge, with the teacher’s support Gives students more individualized time in small groups to work on and develop particular strategies or knowledge Gives teachers an opportunity to observe and assess students in a small group setting Is grouping children effectively for specific, deliberate and efficient teaching

Assessment for Learning verses Assessment of Learning Guided Math Responds to Student Needs How do I find out who needs what? Student work products Observations Quizzes and tests How do I keep track of who needs what (frequent and in writing)? Labels Graphic organizers Clipboards

What needs am I looking for? (use each Unit Math Focus Points) A misconception A fundamental skill that a student needs to continue to learn A place where a “student hits a wall”

How do I use my assessment data to create my guided math lesson? Cluster students with similar needs If students have multiple needs, prioritize (address the “illness not just the symptoms”) How do I plan for my guided math session? Select a focused goal for the small group Short lesson for 1/3 of the time Guided practice for 1/3 of the time Independent practice for 1/3 of the time Select an activity that lends itself to independent or paired work for the rest of the class

Guided Math Lesson What does it look like? Briefly introduce the lesson by providing supportive strategies for learners through a mini-lesson to introduce or extend the concepts being learned Provide students with a clear understanding of the activity or task on which they will work, including setting criteria for success Model the math concept the students are learning using manipulatives, representations and simpler language (the approach in the guided math lesson has to be different from the approach used with the whole class)

Guided Math Lesson Scaffolds student learning by giving just enough support to move students to the next level of understanding and proficiency Provide ample opportunities for mathematical discourse (hands-on activities) Give students specific, descriptive, and positive feedback on their work and encourage students to engage in self-assessment based on the criteria for success

Examples of Guided Math Lessons Tune-up of previously mastered concepts Math fact automaticity Math games for computational fluency and skill practice Problem solving

Advantages of Guided Math It supports the Gradual Release of Responsibility Scaffold lessons Occur with assistance Are positive Are focused Avoid failure Are temporary