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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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