Mathematics
Goals: Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
2. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
3. Model with mathematics.
4. Use appropriate tools strategically.
5. Attend to precision.
6. Look for and make use of structure.
7. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
2. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
3. Model with mathematics.
4. Use appropriate tools strategically.
5. Attend to precision.
6. Look for and make use of structure.
7. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
During math time, I use a variation of the "math workshop" model, where children rotate through different stations and practice the targeted math skill.
All students begin in a whole group setting where I review yesterday's lesson and introduce the new math concept. Once exposing them to the new material, I allow them to try a problem with a partner. After the students have gotten the chance to try out the math skill, I send the children off to a predetermined math center. Centers consist of: 1. Practice of today's lesson 2. Math fluency 3. Previous math concepts 4. Playing a buddy game with a partner I am a firm believer that children learn best when they can connect new material to an enjoyable, real life experience. By using these math centers, it provides students with variety and practice to ensure understanding for all! |