Math Masters Explore and Learn Centers Jill Gilmore-Lewis

Planning for Centers and Procedures — What manipulatives and games will your students use? — What do you want your students to learn, practice or experience? — How long will it take students to complete the task or activity? — Can students work with a partner or independently?

Teach Center Procedures — Center Notebook — Center Sign — Center Instructions and Objective — Timer — Bookmark

Math Center Procedures — Model, Model, Model — Role Play and Practice — I introduce and model centers on Mondays.

Math Center Procedures My Math Center Procedures: — Students check literacy center chart to identify daily centers. — Students read directions at computer center. — Students set timer, follow directions. — Students click Home when center time is finished.

Set a Timer — Tell students in directions to set timer for 7-12 minutes to provide everyone time to visit center or computer. — Label times with a sharpie mark for 7 or 12 minutes.

5 Weekly Center Themes Math Process Number Operations Algebra Geometry and Measurement Data Analysis

Math Process Knowing how to represent numbers, recognizing 'how many' are in a group, and using numbers to compare and represent paves the way for grasping number theory.

Math Process Computer Center Example IXL Practice

Math Process

Number Operations Knowing the place value and the meaning of operations and how they relate to one another.

Number Operations Computer Center Example: IXL

Number Operations

Algebra The ability to sort and order objects or numbers and recognizing and building on simple patterns are examples of ways children begin to experience algebra. This elementary math concept sets the groundwork for working with algebraic variables as a child's math experience grows.

Algebra Computer Center Example IXL

Algebra

Geometry and Measurement Students build on their knowledge of basic shapes to identify more complex 2-D and 3-D shapes by drawing and sorting. They then learn to reason spatially, read maps, visualize objects in space, and use geometric modeling to solve problems. Eventually they will be able to use coordinate geometry to specify locations, give directions and describe spatial relationships.

Geometry and Measurement Learning how to measure and compare involves concepts of length, weight, temperature, capacity and money. Telling the time and using money links to an understanding of the number system and represents an important life skill.

Geometry and Measurement

Computer Center Example Geometry: IXL Measurement: IXL

Data Analysis As students collect information about the world around them, they will find it useful to display and represent their knowledge. Using charts, tables, graphs will help them learn to share and organize data.

Data Analysis Computer Center Example: IXL

Data Analysis

Computer Procedures to Teach — Mouse and Mouse Pad Skills — How to open applications — How to use the navigation toolbar — How to use bookmarks toolbar or favorites — Center Procedures — Computer Procedures — Safety Procedures

Math Activities for Computer Center — Math Textbook Connections Math Textbook Connections — Harcourt Math Textbook Games Harcourt Math Textbook Games — Math Magician Games: Facts Math Magician Games: Facts — A+Math Games A+Math Games — BBC Learning Games BBC Learning Games — Primary Games Primary Games