Guided Mathematics S. Minter Instructional Mathematics/Science Coach

Common Core Standards, EQ/EU’s, SMP Focus & Vocabulary Words  All of these areas are present within the unit planner  Have these elements posted as they are reviewed/introduced to students

Morning Sponge/Problem Solving  Problem of the day would be ideal for this area.  Gotta love this resource! HM Problem of the Day

Opening  +Warm ups  +Calendar Math/Number Talk  +Vocabulary  +Preview  +Activating Activity  Examples:  Mathematical Current Events  Math-Related Classroom Responsibilities  Use of website links in unit planner as a “hook”  Number of the day  “What’s the use?”  Classroom Example

Mini-Lesson  PRIMARILY teacher directed  BRIEF, no more than ten minutes  Could be used at beginning to set the tone and introduce concepts to be explored  Could be used at end to summarize learning that has taken place

Whole Group When most students are on about the same instructional level for a math concept; Introduction of a new series of lessons with an activating strategy to generate interest, enthusiasm, and curiosity; Use of literature to teach a math concept; Review of previously taught and mastered skills to ensure maintenance Preparing a class for cooperative group work; providing common knowledge about requirements Some assessments…

Small Group/Guided Math Groups/Math Workshop  Similar to Guided Reading/Math, but composition of the groups may be more fluid  Homogeneous, flexible grouping by level of achievement  Requires assessment to determine each student’s level  Provides scaffolding to support the learning efforts of students  Encourages exploration of math concepts in a risk-free learning environment  Maximizes the benefit of co-teaching

Small Group/Guided Math Groups/Math Workshop  Students work independently, in pairs, or in groups  Procedures and routines must be established and practiced  Activities should provide opportunities for exploration or practice of mastered skills  The work need not be related to the work being done in small groups

Teacher Led Center Performance Task Differentiated Instruction GKIDS

Independent Center Unit Project Anchor Chart Creation Mentoring Minds Math Games Meet the Common Core Math Standards Lakeshore Box Math-Lit Connection Math Problem: CRQ/ROPES Station

Remediation Center Fluency Relay Flash Cards

Technology Center IXL Keyboarding Study Island Teacher found websites Promethean Board

Guided Math Groups/Math Workshop Cross-Curricular Math Computer Games Math JournalsProblem Solving Review Concepts Math Fact Automaticity Math Games

What is the teacher doing while the students are in groups?  Conferencing with students  Small group teacher center

Closing  Journaling  Summarizing  Answer EQ’s  Vocabulary Review