math workshop in the k-6 classroom kelly dionne-yahr, pam pogson, janet scott, courtney tomfohr...
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MEETING THE NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS IN YOUR MATH CLASS
Math Workshop in the K-6 Classroom
Kelly Dionne-Yahr, Pam Pogson, Janet Scott, Courtney TomfohrShannan Painter – Principal and Videographer
Meridian ElementaryKent, Washington
Outcomes
Experience the journey from a traditional math class to math workshop
Compare best practices both in literacy and math
Explore the structure of the math workshop classroom
Define difference between a primary and an intermediate classroom in math workshop
Share methods for differentiation
“The Journey”
Literacy Workshop Driven by Authentic Assessment felt right
Disconnect between Literacy and Math
Math teaching driven by published curriculum vs. new standards
Best Practice
Literacy Classroom Goals Math Classroom Goals
Structured, relaxed classroom environment
Structured, relaxed classroom environment
A variety of materials for students to use at THEIR level
A variety of resources available that students are encouraged to use to solve problems
Flexibility and choice to meet needs
Students working problems using choice of methods
Both independent and collaborative work
Independent and collaborative work
Atmosphere that encourages learning and is inspired
Environment is set up to allow for mistakes and thinking to occur
Students working at THEIR level Students working at THEIR level
Teacher modeling, modeling, modeling the expected behaviors
Teacher modeling, modeling, modeling the expected behaviors
Setting Up Math WorkshopPrimary
Turn & Talk
Consider the grade you teach and discuss with your neighbor what the first 20 days might look like in your classroom.
Primary vs Intermediate Structure
Primary Intermediate
2 Mini Lessons (5-7min) 1 Mini Lesson (15-20min)
Practice Activities after each (Math to Self, Math to Someone)
Practice (Independent and Group Work)
Conferring Conferring
Share Share
The Structure in Primary
Structure in Intermediate
Turn and Talk
How is this similar to your own classroom?
What is different? What questions do you still have?
Differentiation
Differentiation is conferring to us!
We use assessments to drive our conferring.
Outcomes
Experience the journey from a traditional math class to math workshop
Compare best practices both in literacy and math
Explore the structure of the math workshop classroom
Define difference between a primary and an intermediate classroom in math workshop
Obtain methods for differentiation
Reflections and Questions
Time to reflect and write
Share out or ask questions
Resources O.S.P.I. Website
www.k12.wa.us Daily 5 and CAFÉ Daily CAFÉ
http://www.TheDailyCafe.com/public/1903.cfm Meridian Elementary Website
www.kent.k12.wa.us/ME Mathematics Education Collaborative (MEC)
Classes Developing Mathematical Ideas (DMI)
Classes ORIGO
Thank You
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All handouts and Power Point available on Daily CAFÉ website and Meridian Elementary website.
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