Math Professional Development Information
Math word problems would be easy to teach if it weren’t for the… words. It’s a universal issue for students who read below grade level (and some who even read on grade level) to struggle with word problems. Introducing decodable math word problems! To level the playing field of word problems, we have made them…
Fraction math mats support understanding of fraction concepts, models, and computations. Students will use manipulatives, drawings, or numbers to represent and compute varied fraction skills. Fraction Math Mats Fraction math mats are perfect for deepening understanding during mini-lessons, teacher-led small groups, RTI and intervention time, and as math stations. 100 Scaffolded Fraction Math Mats From…
Whether you are a seasoned pro at running math centers or dipping your toes into the abyss of the math workshop, here are some tips to help your math block run like a well-oiled math machine. From our favorite part of the school day to yours, let’s dive into five tips for managing math centers….
I shared a resource on social media and received a lot of interest on my organization of math manipulatives. Thus, in this post, you’ll find links for our Math Tools Resource Kits Organization. Math Tools Resource Kits Organization We created the Math Tools Resource Kits out of a need in our classrooms during teacher-led small…
One of the ways to positively impact math instruction is through teaching math strategies by name and process, providing a visual of each method, and allowing students to anchor their learning. This routine is simple and effective. Today, we are excited to share a new resource, Math Strategies Books, an even easier way to ensure…
You may have heard about my complete management shift for running math workstations during a challenging school year. I have shared this story in our full day Guided Math Workshop and the Guided Math AMPED book. Whether you’ve heard it or not, I am sure you can relate to a time when a system or…
As a classroom teacher for eighteen years, I notice students consistently struggle with certain math information and problem-solving, regardless of grade level or math curriculum. To support students with this, I created Math Tools. During small group instruction, introduce the math mats and graphic organizers to scaffold the learning to be hands-on. Once students understand…
This post will cover simple ways to collect data in a math classroom. Math Data Tracking should be two things: simple and effective. Our goal in bringing these ideas and resources to light is to provide a simple solution that improves math instruction and learning in the process. Math Data Tracking The first layer to…
Differentiation is one of the leading concerns and needs for classrooms today. Teachers understand that teaching one math lesson directly to a roomful of students in one sitting does not meet all of the varied learning needs present. But what should differentiation look like day to day that is sustainable for a busy teacher? What…
Every teacher struggles with independence during workstations to some degree during the school year. Although fostering independence is a universal pain point for running math workstations, most teachers take this struggle as a frustrating failure. Let’s shake off that teacher guilt right now! Rather than dwelling on the lack of independence, we can analyze what…
Math fact fluency is the quick and effortless recall of basic math facts. When students achieve automaticity with these facts, they have attained a level of mastery that enables them to retrieve them from long-term memory without conscious effort. There are a lot of opinions from teachers on fact fluency, and rightly so! With differing levels of learners,…
When it comes to math workstations, there are quite a few options out there. Over my 25 years in education, the trends have come in waves, bringing ideas for student engagement and effective math application. Sifting through all of the trends to find the best practices is one of my favorite reflections. Ultimately, the goal…
Back to school math workstations have an important role in the math workshop structure. We want to simultaneously train our students on procedures and routines while also providing meaningful math practice. This post will address which math workstations are best for back to school for grades K-5. Math Workstations For Back to School All of…
We recently surveyed over 150 teachers, academic coaches, and administrators who use Guided Math. This post will share the results of our Math Professional Development and Resources for 2022. GUIDED MATH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCES In our most recent survey, we asked teachers about Guided Math. While this only shares those surveyed, not all who…
On a scale of <not for me> to OBSESSED, where do you fall when it comes to teaching your math block? Math instruction, like other subject areas, requires a knowledge of the content paired with management and organization of the instructional time and skills. For some teachers, math anxiety can obstruct the path to loving…
One thing we can’t get enough of us as educators is books. In the classroom, it is common to pull together read alouds for science, social studies, and social-emotional topics, but not as common to think of read alouds for math. In this post, we will share 100+ Math Read Aloud Books for all math…
Math workstations are a fan favorite for both students and teachers, but the challenge lies in resources. In this post, I am sharing free math workstations for Kinder to 5th to help you find just the right resource for your students. Finding Math Workstations Finding the right resources for workstations can be challenging. We want…
When I launch Guided Math, I set a personal goal to begin small group instruction by October. This allows weeks of setting expectations, setting up positive peer relationships, and getting to know student needs. Right as the first quarter comes to a close, I feel ready to fully release the workstation time so I can…
Fall comes heavy with responsibility for teachers. Without sugar coating it, I will be transparent and say that October is actually my hardest month as a teacher. While simultaneously loving the cooler temps and fun themes, I struggle personally with the heavy burdens of data, testing, parent-teacher conferences, report cards, and oh right, teaching the…
Recently, we have been updating and creating more options for upper grade mathematicians. Grades 3-5 are such a wonderful mix of little and big kids. There is no break on the math content. Each topic becomes increasingly more difficult. For this reason, it is important to give students opportunities to do math stations in the…
When doing workstations for math, interactive notebooks have been a staple for six years. In this post, we will answer the question, Should I use Math Journals or Numbers Notebook? Benefits of Interactive Notebooks for Math When completing a math journal or numbers notebook prompt, many things are happening simultaneously: students are putting their math…
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