How do we use MATH data for Guided Math Groups?
I teach MATH.
I “think”
I teach math well.
BUT..
HOW DO I KNOW IF THEY “GET IT”???
How do I know if they have mastered ( or internalized )
the concept,
BEFORE THE TESTING BEGINS???
Students work with technology during Guided Math groups.
I mean…it’s NOT..
I REPEAT…NOT
always about
THE TEST!
But.. my kiddos WANT to do well!
Even in First Grade, they KNOW!
They KNOW TESTS COUNT!
Whether or not we like tests or don’t,
TESTS COUNT!
And so..
How do I know if they are ready?
How do I use Guided Math data to help students?
Students work with manipulatives during guided math .
Boy counting place value cubes during guided math.
I have a district purchased math curriculum
I am required to teach.
We use Expressions.
Math Expressions is my district curriculum.
I have a pacing guide from my district to use as a “tool”
to
Keep ME on track.
Keep ME on track.
Mostly to ensure I have taught the required concepts for
THE TEST!
I am NOT a fan of WASTED WORKSHEETS!
SOME…I LIKE!
SOME…I DON’T!
So …now what?
I NEED DATA!
SHOW ME WHAT YOU KNOW!
And so..
THEY DO!
Here is my Lesson on
ADDITION using 3 digits:
Whole Class math lesson with photo
Whole class math lesson with groups.
Independent math practice during guided math groups.
Independent math becomes data for guided math groups.
Differentiated math. The data becomes our groups.
So.. NOW WHAT?
Now I have LOTS of DATA (Student information)
to put students into
guided MATH groups!
I have noted students who need scaffolding in:
number sense
subitizing
numbers beyond 10
addition
grouping numbers
writing numbers
expanding numbers
place value
shape recognition
AND ALL OF THIS..
with 2 pieces of white paper & some crayons!
But…
in the next few weeks
when we
“TEST”
My kiddos will “GET IT”!
I know they will!
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Great tips for using formative assessments.
Love this post. I have kids who are learning Math in school and I think it's so important to be engaged and active in their learning! <3