1. Math Work Stations
K - 5

2. Resource
Math Work Stations: Independent Learning You Can Count On, K-2 by Debbie Diller

3. WHAT is a Math Work Station?
A place for independent work
Used to reinforce skills/concepts already taught
Integral part of each student’s math learning
Something all students should participate in

4. WHAT a Math Work Station is NOT:
A place where students can go when they have “finished their work”
A place to learn new concepts, skills, or vocabulary
Changed weekly
Worksheets

5. WHEN do I use Math Work Stations?
Varies depending on your class and your students
Weekly
Some days may not have work station time
Try for 3 to 4 days a week
Maintain a routine

6. Math Block A: Math Block B: 9:00-9:30 30 Minutes whole group 9:30-9:45
Work stations rotation 1
9:45-10:00
Work stations rotation 2
Math Block B:
Group A
Group B
Group C
9:00-9:20
Teacher
Rotation 1
9:20-9:40
Rotation 2
9:40-10:00

7. WHY should I use Math Work Stations?
Reviews mathematical concepts
Engages students mathematically
Provides time for teacher observation
Provides time for small group instruction

8. HOW do I organize? SORT through your materials
Four Step Process:
SORT through your materials
Set aside a specific time
Lay out all your materials
PURGE
Hard to do
Consider giving it to another teacher or the media center

9. HOW do I organize? 3. CONTAINERIZE Done by domain
Measurement, Number Sense, Geometry, Money
Done by type of manipulative
Unifix cubes, Base 10 blocks, dice
4. MAINTAIN the storage system (different than workstation)
Get students to help

10. Manipulatives to look for:
Attribute blocks
Dominos
Base Ten Blocks
Measurement containers

11. HOW do I organize Math Work Stations?
First think about what concepts/skills you are teaching, then plan a workstation to fit
Not the other way around
Use what you have!

12. HOW do I organize Math Work Stations?
Use numbered bins or totes
Place in a central location

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16. Discussion Question
If you are already using literacy work stations, what parallels do you see between literacy work stations and math work stations?

17. HOW do I run Math Work Stations?
Students are in assigned pairs or groups of three
Multiple ways to plan the groupings
Can use same procedure that you use for Literacy Work Stations

18. HOW do I run Math Work Stations?
I CAN sheets

19. HOW do I manage Math Work Stations?

21. WHAT do I have that I can use in a Math Work Station?
Brainstorming activity - Kagan jot thoughts

22. How can you assess using Math Work Stations?
Teacher notes
Storyboards
Math Journals
Recording Sheets

23. Questions?