Deborah KrambPitner Elementary SchoolNovember 2009

Based on the resources provided by the Cobb County District K-5 Math Coaches

Building a Bridge:Building a Bridge:Reading and Math Reading and Math InstructionInstruction

From the article by Marilyn Burns

Talk at your table: What does good math instruction have in common with good reading instruction?

To With By

What types of lessons would I see in a balanced mathematics classroom?

Direct instruction?Whole group / mini-lesson?Independent practice/workstations?Cooperative learning?Conferencing?Assessments?

So, what exactly is Guided Math?

Fill in your frayer with discussion from your tablemates.

HEY!

Create: A Numeracy-rich Environment

“As Students see numbers and math related materials throughout the classroom and participate in real-world, meaningful problem solving opportunities, they see the connection between mathematics and their own lives.”

Success with guided math…Step one

What is Guided What is Guided Math?Math? Defined: Guided Math is

one component of a balanced mathematics program that includes students learning in small flexible groups based on instructional level and students working in appropriate standards-based workstations.

Daily Math Rap

15-20 Minutes

Review and Practice of the GA

Performance Standards

Hook/Activator

10-15 Minutes Whole group standards-based

lesson

Work Time

35-45 Minutes

•Small group lessons, re-teach &/or extension•Conferencing•Collaborative

problem-solving•Workstations•Manipulative discovery and connections

Summary 5-10 Minutes •Review important concepts•Reflect

Total Time 75 Minutes

What does What does Guided Math Guided Math look like?look like?

Includes: Small group focused, differentiated lessons with the teacher

Workstations based on the standards

Students working independently, in groups, and/or with teacher

Teacher formally and informally assessing student progress

A part of math instruction 2 or more days a week

What is the teacher doing?Teaching a group. 

- Differencing instruction- Understanding thinking- Assessing

Floating: Allow yourself to be free to facilitate the student’s work and engage students in meaningful conversations about what they're learning. 

It's a great time to: take anecdotal notes; work on-on-one with students who are struggling

(academically or socially, because you'll have the time to help solve disputes and model social problem solving skills)

challenge high-achievers who are easily bored  model logistical thinking and encourage discussion

(connecting words and math is difficult for many students); assess children individually in a meaningful scenarios provide regular math fact practice in a fun way kids will look

forward to

Management• Numeracy-rich environment

Whole group and small group rules and routines

Teacher accountability plan

Student accountability plan

Lesson planning Think how you note differentiation in guided

reading? Discuss with your table how you could do that

with your math plans.

Guided practice in small groups –tiered lessons (with)

Group I

(Each group 15 minutes)

Group 2

Group 3

Lesson Plan: Mini-lesson: (10 minutes)

Standard/Essential Question:

Connections to past learning:

Explicit Instruction (TO):

Student Work Time Independent practice or workstations “By”

These are the groups who are expected to work independently (15 minutes)

Independent practice:The practice to follow up the guided group work with the teacher – it could be a workstation activity or a relevant workbook/teacher created work page.

Workstation(s): activity to practice “standard to be maintained” or to build fluency

•Collaborative activity•Game•Problem solver•Computer work

Review and Share (5 – 10 min.)

Getting Started:Getting Started:

How do I set up my How do I set up my groups?groups? Initially based on the Pre-IMI Analysis by standard

Group according to analysis of standards not the total missed

May have 2-4 groups

Groups can/should change regularly based on changing student understanding

Guided Math Guided Math WorkstationsWorkstations Set up around the room on desks, tables,

or bulletin boards (remember technology)

Put in tubs and placed on students’ desks

Based on concepts to maintain and/or concepts to learn

Should access all levels of Bloom’s

Guided Math Students Guided Math Students . . .. . . Keep work in progress in a

folder

Keep a record of which workstation they complete

Place any finished products in their workstation folder or station basket

Are accountable for keeping up with workstation work, recording the completed workstation, and producing quality work

Guided Math Teachers Guided Math Teachers . . .. . . Set up standards-based workstations based on

student need

Lead whole group discussion about the workstations at least once a week

Develop a system for recording what the students are doing in the workstations

Set expectations for behavior and routines

How do I get started How do I get started with workstations?with workstations?

Decide on workstations: GPS concepts to maintain Practice of skills being taught Using Multiple intelligences Fluency building activities

Be sure the workstations are authentic, standards-based activities and not “busy work”.

Create a planning system and a student log

Ideas for Ideas for WorkstationsWorkstations Technology: Smartboard,

computer sites, First in Math

Standards-Based Games: card games, dice games; homemade or store-bought

Problem Solving: “Story problems”, Logic problems, Problem-Solving Deck, Tiered problem solving from Think Math

Math Journals/Notebook activities

Fluency Building Activities: timed tests, flash cards, etc.

Guided Manipulative Exploration: geoboards, measurement, base ten blocks.

Brainstorm some ideas for

workstations from things you already have . Be ready to

share!

Math Journal Quick Writes Discussion Understanding Check: -Thumps up, thumps down -Final Countdown, 3-2-1, Ticket out the Door Review and answer essential question Math Chair or “Hot Seat”: -Could use sample math journal

prompts for students to respond to Connect learning to the essential question and

standard

Summarizing Summarizing the Lessonthe Lesson

Remember: model, model, model!

Remember to … Model workstation activities as part of mini-lesson or in small group.

Remember…Students need lots of time to master the rules of a game so they can focus on the math skills, determine patterns and strategies, and engage in higher-level thinking discussions. 

What Now?What Now?

Decide on rules and routines

Set up groups

Create a schedule

Develop accountability form

Plan group and mini-lessons

Design workstations

Math Workstation Math Workstation ResourcesResources Laura Candler

MathWire Georgia Standards.org:

Math Frameworks Public Schools of NC:

Problem-Solving Decks NCTM Illuminations Cobb Math Blog Cobb Math Links List Plug Into Mathematics WESTEST Prep Page Teams Educational Resources

Grades 3-5/Function MachineAgebra, Geometry and Numbers

•Mrs. Powell’s Math Tubs Explanation

•Marcia’s Math Tub Fun

•Mrs. Meacham’s Math Tubs

Resources You Already Have

1. Standards-based CDs and

board games2. Think Math (came with new math resources last year)3. Investigations 4. Everyday Counts/Partner Games 5. Exemplars

Special ThanksSpecial Thanks To: To:

Cobb County Math Coaches, Ashley Kirby of Area 6 and Susan Feathers of Area 4 for sharing resources

Questions and/or comments?

Deborah.kramb@Cobbk12.org