Guided+Math

=Guided Math Level 1=

"The most basic idea in mathematics is that mathematics makes sense... to all students!" John Van de Walle
**Setting the stage for the day: click on the link to take the survey** [|Thinking About Math]

 **Squiggles & Squares** **Penny Activity **


 * Guided Reading vs. Guided Math**

What is Guided Math? ü One component of a balanced mathematics program ü Students learn in small flexible groups based  on instructional level ü Students work in appropriate standards-based workstations The attached article gives an excellent overview of Guided Math.  **Whole Group Instruction vs. Guided Math **


 * What could a guided math session look like? ** [[file:Guided Math Session.pdf]]

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**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">When working in small groups questioning is extremely important to help each student go deeper in their thinking as well as giving you an opportunity to understand each students thinking. Here is a list of Genuine Questions to help get you started: **

=How do I Create Groups?= Formal and informal assessments throughout the unit of study. Pre-assessments can be found on my public folder. Grouping will be fluid and changing.

=Do I need to have different tub/center activities for each group?= ====NO, in the beginning it is OK to have each group working on the same activity. Then as the year progresses you will have review activities to pull out and include as well as new activities. A center or a tub is not only games, it should also utilitize "paper and pencil" activities as well.====

=Accountability:= Anecdotal notes, don't need to score every item a student produces. Keep running records, can use check lists, notecards, etc... Need to find a system that works best for you.

=Lessons & Activities:= Using the indicators you are able to select many varied activities to enhance your Guided Math Planning. In your groups discuss how the activities can be adapted to fit your specific grade level. Would this activity be good for whole group instruction, small group instruction, or center work?

=Literature Connections:= Our libraries hold many excellent books to connect math concepts through literature. For example Greg Tang has several books to work with problem solving. RT, HY, and SB will have his complete collection available by October.

=Resources:=
 * SmartBoard Activities [|SmartBoard Resources]
 * Kidspiration 3
 * [|MathWire]
 * [|The School Bell]
 * [|DPI Instructional Services]
 * [|Ms. Powell]
 * [|Math Tub Ideas]
 * [|Guided Math Ideas]