Tuesday Teaching Tips - Setting up a Math Routine

Setting up a math routine that meets the needs of all students is crucial.  

This is one model:

5-10 minutes:   Math Energizer/Number Talks
*Tips for Implementing Number Talks in Primary Grades
*Tips for Implementing Number Talks in Intermediate Grades

10-15 minutes:  Whole Group Mini-Lesson
*Standards Based

20-30 minutes:  Guided Math/Centers/Learning Tasks
*Teacher meets with small groups during this time.

5-10 minutes:  Share
*Verbal or written response

Here is a great video of a 3rd Grade Classroom:



Here is a link to the Multiplication Motivation CD she uses in the video.
Here is another great video. Check out the "silent signals" that are used within the lesson.