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Math CoachMath InstructionCommon CoreOther resources

Math Coach

To support the mathematical

learning of all students by supporting teachers to IMPROVE their teaching of mathematics.

Math Instruction

Math

Fluency

Instruction

Application

What is Math Fluency?The ability for a child to automatically recall basic computational facts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Math Fluency Across Grade Levels

Grade Levels

Fluency Skills

Kindergarten K.OA.5. Fluently add and subtract within 5.

First Grade 1.OA.6. Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. 

Second 2.OA.2. Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies

Third 3.OA.7.Fluently multiply and divide within 100

Monitoring Math Fluency

Math probes are timed-test used to monitor students’ math fluency progress

Monitoring includes…

1. Math Probe Benchmark Screening2. Weekly Math Probe Practice and Screening

Benchmark Screening

Teacher and testing team administer Math Probe test to all studentsPapers are collected and returned to the Math/Reading LabTeachers will visit the lab during planning/enrichment time to grade testScores will be placed into ISTEEP

Weekly Math Probe Practice

Classroom View:

1. Teacher will use a coach card to provide directions.

2. Students will sit in pairs.

3. Partner 1 will flash cards to Partner 2 for 3 minutes. Then reverse.

4. Students will return to their seats to complete 2-minute timed-test.

Items needed:

Coach CardStudent PairsFlash CardsWeekly Timed TestMath Probe Folder

Grading Math Probes

Procedure:

Circle the correct digits (CD) Zeros may be counted only if the value is holding a place

Example of Scoring:

66

+75

141 (3 CD)

66

+75

131 (2 CD)

Digits Correct

Frustrational

Instructional

Mastery

0-19

20-39

40+

Weekly Math Probe Folders

Weekly Scores

Due Friday

Friday’s Screening

scores only and test papers

Results

Returned Monday Am

Folders will be equipped with

either previous skill or new skill

INSTRUCTIONWhere the learning begins!

Teaching and Learning Styles

You doWe doI do

Guided Math

Discussions/ Math Talks

PeerAssisted Learning

Strategies

ProjectBased

Learning

Teaching Strategies

Common Core Standards Are aligned with college and work expectations;Are clear, understandable and consistent; Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills;

Other Resources

New Textbook Aligned with the

Core

Star Math

MathLab

Resources

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