Day 2 Differentiated Instruction

Active participation Put cell phones away Take care of your own needs Be open-minded Share your experiences and ideas What happens here…leaves here!

Hair-Raising Activity

What is a connection that you made between the current practices on your campus and this segment?

What is something that you will want to implement for the school year to support continuous assessment on your campus?

High-Quality Curriculum How did the implementation of CSCOPE support a high quality curriculum in each classroom in Seguin?

What messages do respectful tasks give to your students?

What evidence of flexible grouping do you currently see on your campus? What improvements or changes would you make as you continue to support flexible grouping on your campus?

Reflection Why is it critical to include each of the 5 elements of differentiation as you plan small group instruction to meet the needs of each student on your campus?

Goals for the rest of the day… of what guided math instruction is and what it looks like in the middle school math classroom. of how to plan and implement guided math instruction that there is a bank of resources to help you with the implementation of guided math instruction Leave with an understanding:

Guided Math Small Group Instruction Math Workstations Guided Math Components

Small Group Instruction IsIsn’t Allows teachers to closely observe student work Provides strong support for struggling learners Provides extra challenges for proficient learners Practice skills using worksheets Go over missed test questions Keep students busy so teacher can catch up on grading or check Is a structured way of matching math instruction to the diverse individual learners in the classroom One component of a balanced mathematics instructional program Fixed grouping for the school year Themed units of study All students working on the same activity A way to introduce a new unit

Conducting a Small Group Math Session “ All students should have the opportunity and the support necessary to learn significant mathematics with depth and understanding. There is no conflict between equity and excellence.” NCTM, 2000 Think-Pair-Share… Read the card to yourself 1.Before 2.During 3.After 4.What Makes Guided Math Different from Traditional Math Groups? Share your thoughts with your group Jigsaw Activity

Quick formative assessment idea Which restaurant has the the best burgers in Seguin? A.Whataburger B.Taco Bell C.Kirby’s D.Red Robin “ Effective Mathematics teaching requires understanding what students know and need to learn and then challenging and supporting them to learn it well.” NCTM, 2000

The best hamburger in Seguin.

Math work stations… support CSCOPE exemplar lessons are used while the teacher is working with small flexible groups of students. provide differentiation. are areas within the classroom where students work in small groups to explore and expand their mathematical thinking. provide Tier 2 instruction in the classroom. supports Tier 1 core instruction.

Math work stations… Math work stations… can be set up around the room on desks, tables, floors, computer workstations, white boards, or bulletin boards. should include self-directed, self-checking activities that can be put into pocket folders, file folders, pencil boxes, tubs…and placed on student’s desks. can contain activities based on concepts to maintain; TEKS that have been previously taught and include problem solving and/or concepts to learn. can include activities based on (RtI) Response to Intervention recommendations that will assist students struggling with mathematics

Ideas for Workstations Technology: FAST Math or other math Websites to practice concepts TEKS-based Games: card games, numerical fluency games… Problem Solving: logic, problem-solving tasks, math brain teasers… Guided Manipulative Exploration: pattern blocks, two-colored counters, fraction circles, measurement station, Cuisenaire rods… Fluency Building Activities: timed tests, flash cards, interactive online games… Math Journals: writing activities, CSCOPE Activities: preparing students for performance indicators, extra activities Vocabulary Practice: examples from CSCOPE Measurement Practice: calendars, elapsed time, circles, inches vs centimeters…

In my classroom, math work stations should… Students are working with math ideas. Students are working cooperatively. Students are actively engaged. Students know and follow math station procedures. Students are using materials appropriately. Teacher is not interrupted while working with a group. Quiet voices so others can learn. Using math talk. Talking with just your partner/group. Making choices together. Learning taking place Meaningful Controlled Comfortable Purposeful Sound LikeLook LikeFeel Like

Math Workstation Resources 1. Mathematics Standards in the Classroom 2. Hands-On Standards 3. Van de Walle books 4. Region 4 Resources 5. Project Share 6. Seguin ISD Math Website 7. Additional Campus Resources

Reflection: Hair-Raising Activity Part II

Thank You!!