Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Introduction to Guided Math

Guided math provides a structure to differentiate instruction by:
  • creating flexible small groups 
  • creating activities for various learning styles
  • providing immediate feedback
  • giving students the opportunity to talk with peers, ask questions, and justify their thinking
  • giving the teacher the opportunity to reteach, reinforce, and expand strategies and skills
  • scaffolding lessons for learners
  • building student confidence 
Just like when you begin reading and writing workshop, setting up EXPECTATIONS at the beginning is crucial.  Teach, model, model, model, and practice, practice, practice! ;-)

Guided math is designed similarly to reading and writing workshop:
  • 10-15 minute mini-lesson
  • Small group work
    • Students go through rotations, including a station with the teacher
  • 10 minute closing/sharing
Of course, if you're interested in trying guided math, you should take time to read about it and find out what management works for you.  Try some of the strategies and structures for yourself!

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Blogs to Check Out:


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  1. AnonymousNovember 13, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    I love Guided Math and do a specific rotation. It is great stuff--we even do guided math WITHIN flexible grouping. I have the high kids and my rotations work pretty well. Monday, whole group investigation and hands on kind of thing. Tues-Thurs. small group rotations with a quick remodel first (mini-lesson) and Friday, assessment check in's and finishing unfinished work or rotation work which is usually task cards or a project based learning depending on the flexible group. I was able to do project based learning and guided math all together! Very cool and the kids loved it.

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