12. How can we effectively teach math when we have a classroom of students at many different levels of achievement?
13. The Guided Math framework offers a daily menu of instruction from which teachers can choose based on the needs of their students and upon the standards being taught.
28. Daily Framework for Solving a Problem of the Week from Action Packed Problem Solving by Michelle Windham and Beth Pollock Available through Action Packed Publications
29. Create and display of class-made charts tell of math processes and activities .
30. Create and display of class-made charts tell of math processes and activities.
32. Creating Math Rich Classroom Environments Frequently use graphing activities based on classroom activities. Provide instruments of measurement (thermometers, rulers, scales, measuring cups).
33. Turn and Talk What are some other ways to create an environment of numeracy ?
79. Sample Guided Math Schedule Day Activity Component Monday Activating Strategy Problem Solving Think-Aloud Prep for independent work Whole Class Tuesday Read-aloud Independent work/conferencing Guided Math Group 1 Whole Class Workshop Conferencing Small Group
80. Sample Guided Math Schedule Day Activity Component Wednesday Problem challenge minilesson Independent work/conferencing Guided Math Group 2 Whole Class Workshop Conferencing Small Group Thursday Independent work/conferencing Guided Math Group 3 Guided Math Group 1 Workshop Conferencing Small Group
81. Sample Guided Math Schedule Day Activity Component Friday Math Huddle Create class chart to post in classroom for reference Whole Class
83. “… assessment is not an end goal, but a means to achieving instructional outcomes.” National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
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85. Balanced Assessment Observation Communication Product Balanced assessment provides a “photo album” of student achievement rather than just a “snapshot.”
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Hubbard has always made AYP, but with the ever increasing demands required by NCLB and the rigor of the newly implemented Georgia Performance Standards for math, our strong teaching staff was struggling. When the new standards were implemented for grades K-2, our scores dropped . As a result, the K-2 teachers began rethinking their teaching structures and phased in use of Guided Math. The teachers in grades 3 -5 chose to continue teaching the way they always had. As the new math standards were implemented in 2007-2008, we came close to not meeting AYP last year. Our first and second grade scores were much improved, however. Consequently, this year all teachers were trained in Guided Math and were expected to use it in their classrooms.
First grade 06: 96%, 07: 86%, 08: 99% (only one student failed to meet grade level standards), 09: 96%. Second Grade: 06: 93%, 07:90%, 08: 93% (students from the first grade cohert in 07), 09: 94%
What has been really encouraging is the increase in the percentage of students scoring in the exceeds range on the state tests. First Grade: 08: 50%, 09: 52% Second Grade: 08: 27%, 09: 36% Third Grade: 08: 28%, 09: 39% Fourth Grade: 08: 21%, 09: 25% Fifth Grade: 08: 28%, 09: 36% While this is only data from one school, certainly not a scientific study, we are confident enough about the positive effects of using Guided Math that we are making it the instructional model we use for teaching math. Our middle schools are considering implementing it as well.