Guided+Math

Dr. Barbara Blanke 3/16/11
 * //Guided Math: Practical Strategies to Differentiate Your Math Instruction Using Small Group Instruction and Math Learning Centers (Grades 3-6) //**

The basic idea of Guided Math is similar to that of Guided Reading: the teacher teaches a whole class lesson, then differentiates through math centers and small group guided lessons. Guided math groups are flexibly formed as the teacher assesses student progress in the whole class lessons. Critical elements of the small group instruction include: a big idea, questions to ask, and evaluation plan. Guided math groups last only 5-10 minutes.

*﻿instructions, graph paper blackline, and journal cover for making a "burrito book" to use as a math journal how to make a burrito book free printable graph paper [|Math Journal.doc]

*math center planner--to staple on to each student's folder to enable them to keep track of centers visited-inside, one pocket for finished and one pocket for unfinished work [|center planner.doc]

*possible schedules [|Possible Schedules for Guided Math Groups.doc]

*model center activities over several days: day 1 as an entry task, day 2 teacher vs. students, days 3 and beyond play afew rounds in class

*she organizes her centers by letter and number (1-addition, 2-subtraction, 3-multiplication, etc.)

*additional resources