tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24120805570055500762024-02-20T19:34:55.099-08:00Kickin It Whole Brain In TexasAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01040627454955936652noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412080557005550076.post-81127830421600528882015-06-04T15:09:00.000-07:002015-06-04T15:09:48.261-07:00End of the Year FreebieWOW!! The end is here... It has been a very hard year professionally so on that front I am glad and excited to learn what new adventures and school family God has in store for me... But I am sad about losing my class. I had a really great group of kiddos this year! They are very kind and loved to learn! <br />
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So I always want to do something cute for end of the year gift like so many post I see but it seems the day just sneaks up on me (how? yeah I know ;) ) and I run out of time. Well this year for some reason--even with packing up a classroom I have not felt rushed--YEAH!! So I used one of my leave early passes and headed to the Dollar Tree. Not sure what I wanted to do--just something simple. Well I am quite proud of the end result. And I even made a cute little tag!! <br />
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So got the baskets, chalk, and popsicles from the Dollar Tree, add in a cute summer activity from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ready-to-be-a-Big-Kid-A-Review-Booklet-to-use-before-3rd-Grade-1201418" target="_blank">Amy Lemons</a>. I let them pick out the popsicle. I had book marks already. Make the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/EOY-Gift-Tag-1884110" target="_blank">tag </a>(there is one for boys and one for girls) and Voila!! I spent $3.00 per kid and it was super simple and cute!<br />
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So if you happen to be still in school maybe these will save you a little time! <br />
Happy Summer!<br />
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So in 2nd I do not have a rug like in kinder. I like having a meeting place and honestly I do not want to fork out $100s for a rug for my classroom. I could not stand tape because they just pick at it. I hated how my kids would sit all over but it took to long to assign them areas. And then I ran across these cool little things. They are basically velcro... but SO much cooler! They work on most carpets but not on rugs.<br />
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Now we have such a uniform area!! 4 rows of 5. Each person has a space and I can assign specific spots if needed.. No body is to far from me, I still have room to walk (when piles of books are not there :), and I swear they learn better!! lol They just make me SO happy!!<br />
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You can go to their website and request a sample. I got an apple and used that to mark where the start of the line is-no more being crowded, stepped on, or on top of the lockers!!<br />
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I hope to start getting into blogging again.. This week I hope to have some more fun in my room due to class parties and Halloween this Friday we are taking a break from the basel (YEAH)!! We are going to do a compare and contrast of non fiction vs. fiction of bats and ending the week with Room on The Broom... I can not wait to share this book with my 2nd graders!! One of the days I will actually remember to take pictures!<br />
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This year is going to be great!! I just know it! We are off to a great WBT start. It is not perfect people but it is a start! We are getting better each day with our gestures..this has been a harder group but I think the more we get into it and the SIW has really helped with getting them going and I have doe really cute gems :) The Power Pix have been REALLY hard for me to keep up with!! What tips do you all have that keeps you on track with them? It just seems so hard with ALL the other little things...<br />
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But one thing I did want to share is what I do for making labels. Lets face it this time of year we are LABEL MAKING MACHINES... labels for daily folders, writing journals, math journals, science journals, interactive notebooks, and the list goes on! What I like to use is <a href="http://avery.com/">Avery.com</a>. Did you know you can design and print ONLINE!! I did not..and you can save them just create an account for free!!<br />
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I discover this 2 years ago and I LOVE IT!! Sure you can create and print using a word processing program but that always gives me fits. You are limited on the fonts which -- not gonna lie--is a bummer but you can upload ANY of your cute clipart's and if you have words you want on all the labels you could always create it in an image.<br />
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These are the cutie labels I made for our Writing Folders :) . I forgot to take pics of the other labels I have done so far :(<br />
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Here is the front of the room. My cutie math "Perfect Pocket" chart I made. My WBT practice cards are to the right of that.<br />
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This ($15 score) old t.v. unit was my library last year but this year I wanted to spread my library out around the room so I had the <strike>thought</strike> great idea to make this my small group area. I sewed the curtain which hide an old shoe organizer that has all my stuff (pens, paper clips, glue, markers, etc.....). I really love how it came out. I am not sure what I will do with the book covers yet.. It is not high on my list so there good for now! I did take down the <a href="http://loryevanspage.blogspot.com/search/label/Daily%205" target="_blank">Daily 5 freebies from Lory's Page</a> to move elsewhere. <br />
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This is the wall to the left when you walk in. Here "Savannah White" (crazy kid!) is my Power Pix and Super Improvers, and Genius Ladder wall. I will take down the rest of my PP but I just have not decided how I want to put them back. I don't want to keep stapling them year after year..... Any suggestions welcome (there is fabric on the board). Also my 2 student computers. And the 2nd library shelf.<br />
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Like I said the room is <i>almost</i> done. There are a few little things but I feel it is in a state that I can now concentrate on getting my schedule, 5 step lessons, and activities, Rise & Shine binders, math and reading interactive notebooks, and student communication binders (post to follow!)... </div>
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<b><i>Listening:</i></b> well.... I won't go into detail anymore... I am a bit stressed to say the least :)</div>
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<b><i>Loving: </i></b>This Texas Summer!! Never thought I would say that in August!! This REALLY makes it hard to go back :) We are usually feeling about 1 block South of the Sun right about now! We have had several cold fronts (YEAH you read right!) And today is cloudy in the 70s.. has been like that for 3 days now... This is the second time this summer!</div>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">Thinking:</i> I need to "Just Say No" to anyone who offers me free stuff for my classroom; fab units posted on FB and blogs (yeah right!! who am I kidding on #2)</div>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">Wanting & Needing:</i> The same.... self explanitory this time of the year... Can I get an Amen!</div>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">1st Day back:</i> Although I have had some workshops this Summer our Inservice starts Aug. 18-officailly report back to duty & the kids come the following Monday Aug. 25.</div>
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Well we have come to the end of our little book study. I am sad! This has been such a blessing to me! I have been forced to really reflect on my reading (to SLOW down... I am a fast reader!) as well as get the insight from some great teachers. In case you did not get the comparison by now I hope you start to think of Math the same as Reading. "Students need to be encouraged to use the same strategies as they construct mathematical meaning." pg. 247 I hope that you are able to have a community of other teachers that are just as passionate to transform their math block. At the end of the day the point is our students.</div>
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I feel that I start the "process" last year and now I am going into this year with a clear system: Mini lesson then math group; mini lesson math group. I just finished reading Daily 5 the second edition and the outline they give for the Daily 5 structure will fit in with Guided Math also! I will be able to "know where I am going" this year after having completed a year in 2nd so I know that will help. I am going to go into each lesson with a<i> specific </i>lesson (know the answer to this question): What is the student expected to do?</div>
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I mostly have done baby blankets and curtains in the past... Easy to hide my bad sewing skills. I honestly ripped and redid more stitches on this than any other project in the past. But I love how it turn out! The Perfect Pocket!! I tried to capture the steps as I went.<br />
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Not bad for a first try if I do say so myself! I already have ideas to improve and I am thinking of making and selling them. What do you think? Would you have an intrest? <br />
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However, I did not want to pay more than $10 dollars. So imagine my happiness when Target has put them on sale this week for $13!! Why is that great you say well <i>because</i> I have been saving some Target gift cards from my students and the drop/kid iPad proof cover I have been saving them for I got for $26 via nomorerack a 70% savings! So I was able to use my gift cards for the lamp!</div>
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Many times; according to Laney Sammons, assessment and evaluation have been synonymous. However, in education they are really two separate things that are complementary to each other. <u>Assessment</u>-<i>large</i> amounts of information from a <i>small</i> number of students. This processes is <i>for </i>learning<i> </i>rather than <i>of</i> the learning. </div>
<u>Evaluation-</u> is reviewing the evidence to decide <i>if </i>the students learned the the knowledge/skill taught and how well they apply it.<br />
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We should have <i>ongoing assessments for learning</i> during G.M. Not just at the end or beginning.<br />
Something that really stood out: "Students who most often struggle... also have trouble knowing the expectations." I don't think I ever consciously thought about this but it is so true! Do I post 'I Can.." statement? Yes. But I am not sure that I ALWAYS am very explicit in our goal. That is something on my "To Do Better Next Year" list.<br />
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She also talks about the idea of using a rubric to establish a criteria for success. I LOVE this!! I am going to think more on this and probably do a post! This goes right into my idea of having my students be more involved/accountable for their learning next year. This will fit in great with their personal assessment/goal binders. The rubric gives "precise" levels of quality for each criteria. And if it is a uniform rubric not only will they be able to better assess their learning but also be able to give valuable feedback to each other! <br />
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Using a checklist: these are to measure what the <i>specific </i>criteria in their work was met.. but they <i>do not</i> really measure <i>how well </i>the student met the criteria. In the example checklist given there were 4 columns: 1-the criteria for _______. (this is the skill measured), 2-Met, 3-Not Met Yet; 4-Comments. <br />
I like this because you can quickly see where the focus needs to be in the future as well as give both positive and constructive feedback for each in the comments section.<br />
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Laney Sammons also draws an analogy between feedback and coaching. In the old days the feedback was given <i>at the end</i> of a unit. You either got it or you didn't. Times have changed (thankfully!!) and we really are Coaches. A coach gives feedback <i>during</i> the training so athletes are able to make adjustments for improvement <i>before</i> a competition (test). <br />
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I have always felt frustrated that I could not get more than 2 (and most days 1) rotation in. I just could not figure out how they did that??? When did they teach phonics, or the story of the week??? Well I got it with this book!! (I am sure it said it in the first one but I just could not ever get a grasp) I now see how to do it! I am so excited. So I created a new Daily 5 tracking sheet. This one is for me to use. You can find it <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/kuotk7qkhga1qka/NewD5Checklist.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. My previous freebie was a tracking sheet my kids used. <br />
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I think this is an area that teachers NEVER feel we do it good enough.. Or that teachers are not really sure they are doing it right.. I know I feel at times I am fumbling in the dark and other times I feel I am really being productive... And honestly the more I research the more I find that I am not so bad! It is also one of those skills that just gets better the more you do it. </div>
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So how does this look in Guided Math you wonder?? I know I did. First off this can be done individually or in small group; just as with GR. As with guided reading your "other" students MUST be self-sufficient.</div>
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<li>Make a game plan (think: if it can go wrong it will--and what do I want to happen)</li>
<li>Have a Lost and Found</li>
<li>Have a few "Experts"</li>
<li>Define "What an Emergency is"</li>
<li>BE CONSISTENT!!</li>
<li>Have an "alternate activity" for those <strike>stinkers</strike> kids who are having trouble (something NOT fun but meaningful) ex: fill in a 120 chart, writing math facts, solving a sheet of problems...</li>
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<b>*</b><u><b>Research Student Understanding</b>-</u>-find out what they are doing/intentions. Using mathematical terminology link what they are doing to standards and remind them to do this in the future. The goal is to help the student move from almost independent to complete independence. The goal is to see what the student understands and can they apply it appropriatley. What this stage is <b>NOT:</b> used to determine the next step in teaching; the majority of the conference time (keep it short)<br />
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<b>*</b><u style="font-weight: bold;">Decide What is Needed--</u>Decide if you need to alter or accept their current trategies/processes. <i>Teacher responsibilities:</i> First, identify strengths and give genuine/specific complements. Second, what can be taught to move students forward. Third, decide the most efficient and meaningful way in the few minutes to teach the points to the student to move them further. </div>
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<b>*</b><u style="font-weight: bold;">Teach to Students Needs--</u>Using a demonstration; guided practice, or explicit telling. </div>
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<b>*</b><u style="font-weight: bold;">Link to the Future--</u>Let the student know what they did as a mathematician and remind them to do this often in the future. It can be helpful to have the student restate what they learned and how can they use it in future work. (I smell a great writing time!!)</div>
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It may seem like an "of course" moment but lets face it... We go into each new year with grand wishes, dreams, and new goals... but then they come and school life happens!! ha can I get an amen!!? ( we are only human after all) OK... so you have done everything else why would you not keep a record of what you have learned from your kiddos.. <span style="background-color: #ffe599;">Just DONT forget to USE it</span>. You have to find what works for you. It may take lots of trial and error. I would suggest having at least 4-6 students each day that you already know you want to check in with when first getting started. It will help you be accountable until it becomes second nature. </div>
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<li>carry a clipboard with students names; you can have a skills check list</li>
<li>index cards (one for each kid) taped in a fan layout</li>
<li>sticky notes</li>
<li>notebook, binder, spiral</li>
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This was a big focus for me this past year. I tried to really get them to tell me "what" or "why" they did something. I sometimes asked lots of "why not" questions to get them thinking. </div>
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Gonna admit it (cause now I am accountable!) I did not feel this was my strongest part of G.M. Often this part got pushed due to other requirements. I am going to be more intentional this next year. I think part was because I was new to 2nd grade and now knowing more of "what is next" is helping me to think about how can I set myself up to really be effective for my students. I am getting my "game plan" together.<br />
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This chapter is all about what "they are doing when I have a small group." There are SO many options out there of how to set up Math Workshop (or Math Stations as I call them). But do not forget to give this the SAME quality and attention at the start of the year as you did with your Guided Reading time. Know your expectations and discuss, list, and model both correct and incorrect ways to do things. If you do Daily 5 you can use the same T chart format as well! I highly recommend <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Math-Work-Stations-Independent-Learning/dp/1571107932/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404160160&sr=8-1&keywords=math+stations+debbie+diller">Debbie Diller's Math Work Stations book</a>... It goes into EXACTLY the details that you need if you are just getting started!</div>
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These are the rotation groups I have in my classroom: Teacher, Math Journal, Seat Work, Computer, Math Tubs, Partner games (I used this when I did not want to be tied to a group) *this is not perfect yet but I do like it!! I just need to tweak it a bit.<br />
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I had 4 in each group. I always want the work to be engaging, and meaningful--NOT busy work. <br />
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Math Journal group: If you have not used the math journal activities from <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Journal-Bundle-September-Through-December-Interactive-Printables-1276935">Reagan Tunstall</a> I HIGHLY recommend them!! Once she started creating them they are what I used for Math Journal work. <br />
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Seat work: I might use something from our adoption, a worksheet we might not have gotten to in the past, Katie King's <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Busy-Teachers-Best-Friend-Christmas-Edition-SECOND-GRADE-992779">Busy teacher packs</a> are great for this!<br />
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Partner games: I would use this instead of Teacher when I needed some flexibility. Also, if the kids in Math Tubs finished but had time they could choose from here. I have LOTS of great teacher created games (mostly free!) that I put in there as well as our math adoption has math games as one of the consumables so I kept 2 form each pk and laminated them and added them to the collection. A great resource also are activities from <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Math-Coachs-Corner">The Math Coach's Corner</a>. <br />
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Computer/ipad: They have to do <a href="https://xtramath.org/">XtraMath</a> first. This is FREE so SIGN YOUR CLASS UP!! Then they could chose from several choices (I would post a sheet) One great website is <a href="http://jmathpage.com/">Johnnies Math Page</a>. It might be the only one you need! lol Some great apps I use: fraction circles, geoboard, thinking blocks, 2nd grade Teach Me, money, Number pieces, Math pocket charts--fractions, shape match, ixl math, bugs and buttons apps, and Mc Graw Hill apps (they run them free every so often). Some of these are free and some are paid that I got them for free. Sign up at smartappsforkids.com and on Facebook-Appymall*thanks to this I have a bit of an app problem on my iPad! I need to get them organized/cleaned up. I have a lot from Kinder that are not appropriate for 2nd. Also look for apps by L'Escapadou there are some great ones. Number Pieces Basic by Math learning Center is a fun one!<br />
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Math Tubs: This is one where I have not gotten it exactly the way I want it. I have not found a happy medium with free choice or assigning a tub.... Still thinking on this as to how I want to do it. <br />
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Teacher: I may use this to work on our current skill, assess, or introduce a new skill.<br />
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I have become OBSESSED with anything in a circle! I made icons to match my math stations. You can find them <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Station-Icons-1385455" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I feel that I am able to really focus more on each student where they are and what their strengths and weakness are in the topic we are covering. Also, as with Guided Reading the students are in charge of their learning. The student is becoming responsible, accountable, and independent with their learning.<br />
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Well it is July (When did that happen???) And I am linking up with <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Farley at Oh' Boy 4th Grade</a> again. These are so fun!<br />
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This covers listening, needing, and wanting!... I have been awake since 4ish....GRRR.... I don't know why but I would much rather be asleep!! Oh well at least I won't be late to the pool!</div>
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I just LOVE Summer!! NO schedules!!</div>
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Thinking: My classroom is small and I hate where my computer has to go!! I just can't seem to find a good arrangement for everything. I found a great website: <a href="http://classroom4teachers.org/">Classroom4teachers.org</a>. This is a really cool tool. I laid out the basics--stuff I can't move and printed it. I am going to put it in a pg. protector so I can doodle where to put stuff.</div>
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The 4th we to to the FIL and my hubby cooks. The kids can do fireworks later. Then Sunday we take the kids to camp. They are going much earlier than usual due to my daughter will be starting drill team practices on the 21st. </div>
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There is a time and a place... but... CAUTION: Use sparingly!! lol<br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow;">ADVANTAGES:</span><br />
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<li>instructional planning is simpler</li>
<li>used to kick-off a new instructional unit</li>
<li>spend more time in direct teaching</li>
<li>used to build a sense of community</li>
<li>can be used to review</li>
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<li>most times students are not on the same level</li>
<li>difficult to keep all students engaged</li>
<li>limited student communication time</li>
<li>only able to spend brief amounts of time with some students--not all</li>
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Sammons also suggests teaching and training your students to be able to assess their own learning using a rubric or another assessment tool. Also, she says to set learning goals and have the students track their progress. This is something I want to implement next year. My goal is to let the kids know what is expected of them and discuss with them what are realistic/reasonable goals and why it is important to set goals for yourself.</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">What can I do during a whole group lesson?</span></i></div>
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<li>teacher directed</li>
<li>NO more than 10 min **the more you talk the more kids you loose!</li>
<li>clearly identify the teaching point</li>
<li>limit student talk--not a free for all share</li>
<li>demonstrate the teaching point</li>
<li>use familiar context for problem solving</li>
<li>match the active engagement to mathematics teaching point</li>
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What is that going to look like:</div>
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Connection--</div>
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<li>with yesterday's lesson</li>
<li>with the ongoing unit of study</li>
<li>with students work</li>
<li>with an experience outside of school</li>
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Teaching Point--</div>
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<li>present verbally </li>
<li>demonstrate or model</li>
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Active Engagement--</div>
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<li>students try out a skill or strategy</li>
<li>students act like researchers as they watch a demo</li>
<li>students imagine trying a skill or strategy</li>
<li>students plan out work aloud</li>
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Link to Ongoing Student work--</div>
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<li>students turn to their own work and apply teaching points</li>
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<li><span style="background-color: white;">K-W-L chart * I would also have a section for misconceptions and connections made </span><span style="background-color: white;">OR 1st colunm- What do you know for sure? 2nd--What are you trying to find out? 3rd-Are there any special conditions in the problem?</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">Anticipation guide-set of questions about the upcoming unit there is a BEFORE and AFTER </span>column for the students to mark true or false before and after the unit study</li>
<li>Word Spalsh-the relevant vocabulary is on a chart at the start of the unit. The students will make connections to the words and their prior knowledge</li>
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This is a no-brainer!! What kids do not like to be read to?? And lets face it what student doesn't love to be read to!! Use a think-aloud to help students recognize the math/lit. links from the story. The stories can be used to help illustrate the real life value of the math concept being studied. <br />
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<span style="background-color: lime;">Set stage for Math Workshop:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">This is your time at the start of the year to set expectations and procedures so that when you are pulling small groups your students will not </span>interrupt.... Just like in Guided Reading!! (are you seeing a theme here???)<br />
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Math Huddle is when the students are brought together to "communicate their ideas, solutions, problems, proofs, and conjectures with one another." During this time the students are held accountable for expressing ideas, listening thoughtfully, and justifying their mathematical thinking. This time will be instrumental in building your classroom community. During the Math Huddle the expectations are set for mistakes to be made in a save environment, use those misconceptions as a learning opportunity, and the teacher is the facilitator--NOT the leader.<br />
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Whole group is also when practice and reviews can take place. Types are: pencil & paper tasks, games & music, and assessments.<br />
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I am sad to say that I felt there was TO much time spent in whole group..... for lots of reasons!! But, guided math is what I REALLY want in my classroom... And, I know guided math is the way to go and is my ultimate goal!!<br />
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I think it is great to introduce a new concept.. That is one of my goals to really fine tune the 5 step WBT lessons which are by design to be short!! Which will get me to guided math sooner! <br />
At times it was beneficial to use a whole group lesson; one time was when talking about fractions and we read the book Hershey's Milk Chocolate Fractions Book.<br />
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