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What is A Blended M.A.T.H. Learning Model?
A user-friendly learner-centered math rotation model to use with students of all learning and grade levels. With this model, students thoughtfully collaborate, are self-sufficient in their math tasks, and receive customized and personalized instruction that fits their learning needs. This program has numerous resources that make M.A.T.H. workshop rotations and small group learning accessible for all students. Use this site to find technology resources, immediate takeaways, lesson plans, videos to see the program in action, workshop rotation resources, and methods to get the most out of your small group learning.
You'll never want to teach math any other way!
You'll never want to teach math any other way!
Essentials to Getting Started
Workshop Cards for RotationsWorkshop rotation cards ready to print and put in place to start your classroom's implementation of the M.A.T.H. Program.
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Math Talks are NecessaryNumber Talks are a great way to get students thinking about their math thinking! Metacognition (thinking about our thinking) is something that needs to be developed in our students. Math Talks are a way students can work together to learn a new concept. Teaching students important math skills and strategies directly is necessary to diminish any misconceptions. By providing an open-ended math problem or situation, students can work through their math thinking and reasoning as a group with the guidance of the instructor. There are so many methods to approach this form of instruction. Your lessons will lend themselves to direct instruction, student exploration, and peer collaboration.
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Materials and Resources4th grade year-long materials created by ThePopeof4th free to use!
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Workshop BinsWorkshop bins can be a great way to give students choice after they complete their task during rotations. Teachers can also use workshop bins to enhance understanding by intertwining them into Hands-on or Making Sense tasks.
By using different colored bins, students will be able to grab their customized and personalized learning-level appropriate games and activities. Here are free printable games to get you started! - Kindergarten - 1st Grade - 2nd Grade - 3rd Grade - 4th Grade - 5th Grade - 6-8 Fluency Activities |
Implementing the ProgramThis program must be taught explicitly to your students. Be sure to take your time and do not be afraid to stop in the middle of implementation, bring the students together with you on the carpet, and reflect on the process (what went well, what could improve, what is expected). With diligence, your students will be successful and begin to take responsibility for their own learning.
Use this free PowerPoint presentation to implement the M.A.T.H. Rotation model in any grade level. In addition, there are many books and blogs out there that provide information on implementing Guided Math, Math Rotation Models, or The Daily 3. |
AMPLE ResourcesA huge collection of resources for all grade levels organized to highlight each workshop rotation. Resources are appropriate for all and provide a great first step for teachers to get started with the program!
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The Daily Schedule of the M.A.T.H. Program
Flexibility is an essential tool in every successful teacher's tool belt. This timed schedule is merely a suggestion to the M.A.T.H. Program implementation. Teachers may not get to each rotation every day and could continue their rotations the following day and end with a whole group lesson! The schedule you use should be a best fit for your students and their learning needs. Some small group rotations may need to meet with the teacher for 25 minutes, while others will need only 15 minutes. Whole group lessons can range depending on the lesson taught and sometimes you may find the math lesson calls for a collaborative whole group approach to best fit your students' learning needs.
Remember, flexibility is key!
Remember, flexibility is key!
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