Guided Math - Chapter 3 Using Math Warm-Ups in Guided Mathis being hosted by:My Second Sense and Making it a a Middle School TeacherIt's not too late to join in on this book study.  Even if you don't have a copy of the book, check out what others are saying, ask questions, and leave a comment if you have an idea or suggestion."No matter how [students] feel as they arrive, they are here to learn, and we are here to teach them.  As we plan our lessons, we ask ourselves how we can stimulate their curiosity, motivate them, guide them, ... read more

Are you involved in the Guided Math Book Study?  If not, head on over to Primary Inspired to get more info.  I just got my hands on a copy of Guided Math yesterday so I'm a few days behind the book study group and trying to catch up.  I finished Chapter 1 and have some lingering thoughts and questions.  At the end of Chapter 1 there is a Review and Reflect section.  I'll start there:Think of the way you currently teach mathematics.1.  What aspects of it are successful?2. What aspects of it trouble you?My district ... read more

I recently spoke with a friend about the possibilities of trying a math workshop approach in the classroom.  My district uses Everyday Math.  While I love the idea of really reaching my math students at their instructional levels, I can't wrap my brain around exactly how this would all tie together with Everyday Math. Tonight I was looking around at other blogs and I stopped over at Primary Inspired.  She mentioned that several bloggers were getting together to do a book study on Guided Math.  This seems like a great (and safe) place to dive ... read more