Tuesday Teaching Tips - Guided Math

How can we meet the needs of our students in math?  In reading, many educators are using guided reading (small group).  Why not do the same in math?

Why guided math?

The benefits of guided math are similar to the benefits of guided reading.

• Flexible grouping based on ability/needs/interests
• Scaffolding of more difficult concepts
• Reteaching and exploration of math concepts in a smaller risk free environment
• Increased teacher knowledge of student abilities

Here are some guided math management systems:

Daily 5 Math

Sample Daily 5 Math Routine:

Math Meeting/Warm-up - “Problem of the Day” Math Focus Lesson (introduce math vocabulary & concepts) Daily 5 Choice Daily 5 Choice

Meet About Math (closing/discuss the day of math)

BUILD

B = Buddy Math U = Using Manipulatives

I = Independent Working/Reading

L = Learning About Numbers

D = Doing Math

Sample BUILD Routine:

Group 1-

1) 30 minute puzzling lesson.

2) 30 minutes of BUILD time.

Group 2-

1) 30 minutes of BUILD time.

2) 30 minute puzzling lesson.

The important thing is finding a management system that works for you and your students.