Guided MathGuided Math

C. Alejandra BedoyaJ.J. Pickle Elementary

Austin ISD

Reading and Math Instruction

• What do you think of when you think of guided reading?

• What are some of the most important components?

• How are guided reading and guided math related?

What is Guided Math

• Students are grouped in small flexible groups– BOY– Friday assessments

• Objective based NOT grade on test

• Based on instructional level, students needs

• Students work in appropriate standards-based workstations / centers.

Guided math vs. Compacting vs. Whole Group

Whole Group Compacting Guided Math•One standard•Not differentiated•One lesson•After lesson, teacher must help 5-8 struggling kids•Advanced kids speed through work and read when finished•Not all kids have same understanding of different concepts•Minimal discussion of thinking•Not fully balanced instruction

•Possibly different standards•Differentiated•Based on percentage on IMI•One lesson•Even leveled kids have different needs based on different standards•Kid stays with group through nine weeks or “unit”•Minimal discussion of thinking•Not fully balanced instruction

•One standard•Differentiated•Small group•Based on need on individual standards (IMI and daily formative assessment)•One tiered lesson•Groups are flexible, change frequently•No student is ever “finished”•Balanced instruction

•Based on the resources provided by the Cobb County District

What does it look like?

• Students working in small groups on standards/based stations– Independent work– Group work– Work with teacher

• Teacher assess student progress formally and informally

• A part of everyday math instruction

Independent Work

• Different types of activities to maintain skills and/or to learn and practice new skills introduced early in the week– Work tubs– Tables

• Numerical fluency• Games• Journals• Technology

Responsibilities During Guided Math

Students• Keep work in progress in a

folder• Keep record of stations they

have completed if rotations take more than one day

• Producing quality work

Teacher• Set up standards – based

stations • Introduce and lead whole

group discussion about stations

• Develop accountability system for the different stations

Grouping

Misconceptions• On current topic or recently

taught• Short time with students• Can happen while working

independently

Overall Low• Based of 1st 9 weeks –

Objective 1• Basic skills• Formal group – larger than

misconception• Meet with the teacher

regularly

Technology in the Classroom

• EnVision– Math Games– Quizz Show– Exam View– ETools

• Kidspiration– On new district image– On all laptops

• Brain Pop– Login: txau_campusname– Password: aisd

• Discovery Education– Personal teacher account– Library Account

• Atomic Learning– On-line training on software

• Login: txau_campusnme• Password: aisd

• Discussion Forum– Username = Your regular AISD Network

Login (short name for those that have been around for awhile, EID for the newer folks

– PW = Exxxxxxx (Default is the EID number with a capital "E". Once logged in you can change your password.

– Math group and Third grade group

Now What?

• Decide on rules and routines

• Use your data to set up groups

• Create a schedule• Plan accountability

system• Design you stations

Math Websites • http://www.austinschools.org/forum• www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/JGriffin/teacher.cfm?subpage=25607• www.austinisd.org/staff/2347• nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/category_g_2_t_2.html• www.funbrain.com• http://www.cobbk12.org/sites/literacy/math/math2.htm

http://www.cobbk12.org/~resources/math/

http://boe.rale.k12.wv.us/technology/WESTEST_resources.htm

http://teams.lacoe.edu/documentation/classrooms/amy/algebra/3-4/activities/functionmachine/functionmachine3_4.html

http://www.mspowell.com/otherwebpages/centerpics6.htm

http://www.marcias-lesson-links.com/MathTubs.html

http://www.jmeacham.com/math/math.tubs.htmProblem-Solving Printables by Grade Level (Shared by Jessica Miller):

http://www.smcs.leon.k12.fl.us/math/discuss.htm

• http://mountainview.typepad.com/guided_math/

• http://pickettsmill.typepad.com/radicchi/2008/11/guided-math.html

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