Tag Archives: teaching math

Guided Math and Guided Reading

Guided Math and Guided Reading…many teachers ask me how these two are alike.  They both lead to comprehension! Guided Math and Guided Reading are similar since they both improve comprehension.  I have used Daily 5…

Guided Math Resources for Math Stations

Guided Math Resources for Math Stations Many teachers ask me for ideas to help them plan for Guided Math Stations.  I have found the following resources invaluable to me as I plan for my Guided…

Guided Math Resource Books

Guided Math Resource books details teacher resource books that contain math activities. These resources will provide teachers with ideas to use in Guided Math stations.  I personally use them in my Engaged Math Activity Station. My favorite Guided…

Guided Math Resources Online

Here is a list of some Guided Math Resources Online.  Teachers often ask me for resources that will help them plan for Guided Math Large Group mini-lessons, prepare for differentiated teacher-led Guided Math groups, and…

Planning guided math lesson plans for substitute teachers

Planning guided math lesson plans for substitute teachers? “What do I do?” is a question teachers often ask.  Well, great timing!  I was planning guided math lesson plans for substitute teachers last week because I…

Setting up guided math groups

Setting up guided math groups…How do you get started? I choose a short 10-15 question pretest that covers only one skill. Administer and grade the pretest.  When setting up guided math groups, I organize the…

Middle School Guided Math

I have found many ideas and resources for middle school teachers.  These ideas would be helpful for teachers of advanced or gifted and talented upper elementary students.  My middle school teacher friends from North Shore…

Test Taking Tips

Every classroom needs to practice test taking tips.  This time of year as teachers are preparing their students for complex math test questions, let’s prepare our students’ perseverance and problem solving skills! Test Taking Tips # 1:…

Circumference and Radius

Even though middle school geometry can be tough, there’s no reason to fear the friendly circle. Big words like “circumference,” “radius,” and “diameter” may sound intimidating, but they’re just fancy words for different measurements of…