Math Workshop

Math Workshop is a way to differentiate math instruction through developmental grouping. 


Before each unit, we pre-test the students to determine their prior knowledge about the concepts in the unit we are about to teach.  Using that information, we create three groups: the microphones, speakers, and guitars. Students rotate through three different stations during our math period.  Students are typically at each station for 20 minutes.  

Work With Teacher: At this station, students sit with me at the table and engage in an interactive lesson that focuses on their needs. Students often use dry erase boards to practice the concepts we are learning, or we may work together on pages in the math journal.  

Independent Practice: Students are working on pages in their math journal.  They may also be working on worksheets,pages from their Skills Link book, or some other independent activity. This week we have been focusing on addition math strategies such as doubles, +9 shortcut, and the turn-around (flip-flop) strategy. 

Math Games: At this rotation, students play math games or use flashcards to help them practice the concepts they are learning in each unit.  Students usually play the games with a partner in their group.