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Math WorkstationsFacilitated by: DeDe Gilbertson and Jalynn Feininger
https://youtu.be/UyhY-SLf-38
What’s the Rationale for Math Workshop? pages 15-17
• promotes student independence and self reliance.
• allows teachers time to conduct small group lessons and math conferences that specifically target students’ learning needs.
• provides ample opportunity for ongoing practice of previously mastered concepts and skills.
• delivers valuable time for students to improve their computational fluency.
• allows time for students to engage in mathematical practices or processes embedded in Math Workstation tasks.
• Math workshop offers opportunities to differentiate instruction based on students’ learning needs.
• promotes mathematical discourse among students.
• enhances students’ ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively.
• enables students to work on mathematical investigations and to pursue their curiosity about mathematics.
• offers flexibility needed for unconventional mathematical tasks.
Math Workshop…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuUHzgC7wpE
How do I structure this?
Let me count the ways…
• amount of student movement required?
• degree of flexibility for conducting small group lessons?
• likely noise level?
• support available?
• space available in classroom?
• your classroom management style?
• technology available?
Consider these things as you evaluate each model:
Choose stations that:you don’t need to change often
Why? 1. students know routines and can get started quickly and independently
2. much less time consuming for you= more time spent planning quality small group lessons
don’t always require paperwork
Why? 1. it’s less messy
2. don’t have to worry about collecting/grading/checking/returning
can be self checked by the students
Why?
1. students take responsibility for their learning
2. students don’t practice incorrectly
3. don't’ have to worry about collecting/grading/checking/returning
How do I start?
It can take 2-4 weeks before you can start small groups and conferences.
Routines and Procedures will Make or Break Math Workshop!
1. Have a plan. Students must know how to: *use materials and equipment properly
* share materials with other students at workstations
*take turns when playing games or sharing resources
*decide what tasks to work on at workstations
*solve any problems that may arise
* put the workstation materials away properly
* Make transitions
2. Introduce ONE routine or procedure at a time and be very specific when describing it. MODEL. MODEL. MODEL. PRACTICE. PRACTICE. PRACTICE.
3. Self reflection is key. (both teacher and student)
Accountability and Assessment for Driving Instruction
• journals
• quick writes
• exit slips
• partner share
• whole class share
• photos/videos- I have my students post to SeeSaw
• practice sheets
• conferences
• small groups
• game sheets
• observation
• Reflections
https://youtu.be/NXPKZC1Ovy4
How to Launch Guided Math- Reagan Tunstall
1st 20 Days Plan- Dr. Nikki
Launching Math Centers- Jennifer Findley
ResourcesBlog: Math Work Shop- Smith Curriculum Consulting
Blog- Math Workshop all Grade Levels- Reagan Tunstall
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