ONGOING REVIEW (~ 10 minutes) Classroom Routine (gr. K-2) or 10-Minute Math (gr. 3-5) or other review activity depending on class need Students are clearly familiar with “ Ongoing Review” routine HOMEWORK FOLLOW-UP (~ 5 minutes) “Homework Follow-Up” should be quick and focus on trouble spots LESSON LAUNCH Teacher gathers class and the Essential Question is introduced Teacher poses a problem or models an activity/game without giving away too much of the math New concepts are connected to previous content Vocabulary is taught in context through discussion and activities; students help develop definitions Expectations for “Explore” time are clear LESSON EXPLORE (bulk of class time) Students move efficiently into groupings and activity locations Students may all be working on the same activity/game or students may be working on several different activities during Math Workshop Students work in pairs or in groups cooperatively and respectfully Students solve problems, discuss strategies with peers, and make records of solutions in numbers, words, and/or pictures Teacher observes and asks probing questions to gain insight into how students are thinking/understanding and records observations Teacher is aware of progress/pacing of whole group and makes modifications to activity to make it more accessible or challenging as needed Teacher works with small group during Math Workshop to address student needs LESSON SUMMARY Teacher gathers class to reflect on the mathematics learned during the “Explore” time Teacher facilitates students’ sharing of strategies being mindful of level of student understanding and the Essential Question When multiple strategies are shared, the teacher documents them for a visual representation Teacher uses whole-class checks for understanding (thumbs-up, whiteboards, Clickers, etc.) Students ask each other questions and restate others’ thinking HOMEWORK Provides additional practice of lesson material or reviews previously learned material Content and time-required to complete are grade-level appropriate
ONGOING REVIEW (~ 10 minutes) Classroom Routine (gr. K-2) or 10-Minute Math (gr. 3-5) or other review activity depending on class need Students are clearly familiar with “ Ongoing Review” routine HOMEWORK FOLLOW-UP (~ 5 minutes) “Homework Follow-Up” should be quick and focus on trouble spots LESSON LAUNCH Teacher gathers class and the Essential Question is introduced Teacher poses a problem or models an activity/game without giving away too much of the math New concepts are connected to previous content Vocabulary is taught in context through discussion and activities; students help develop definitions Expectations for “Explore” time are clear LESSON EXPLORE (bulk of class time) Students move efficiently into groupings and activity locations Students may all be working on the same activity/game or students may be working on several different activities during Math Workshop Students work in pairs or in groups cooperatively and respectfully Students solve problems, discuss strategies with peers, and make records of solutions in numbers, words, and/or pictures Teacher observes and asks probing questions to gain insight into how students are thinking/understanding and records observations Teacher is aware of progress/pacing of whole group and makes modifications to activity to make it more accessible or challenging as needed Teacher works with small group during Math Workshop to address student needs LESSON SUMMARY Teacher gathers class to reflect on the mathematics learned during the “Explore” time Teacher facilitates students’ sharing of strategies being mindful of level of student understanding and the Essential Question When multiple strategies are shared, the teacher documents them for a visual representation Teacher uses whole-class checks for understanding (thumbs-up, whiteboards, Clickers, etc.) Students ask each other questions and restate others’ thinking HOMEWORK Provides additional practice of lesson material or reviews previously learned material Content and time-required to complete are grade-level appropriate