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by Kimberly Klein
Sep 4, 2007
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This is my first year doing a multiage classroom. I am
looking for an article to send to parents with information
about multiage classrooms. It needs to be easy to read
for all parents.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Kim Klein
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Great Site - really useful information!d
by 3/4 class
Sep 17, 2007
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I thought I would share this in hopes that it would be
helpful to others...
I have had a hard time teaching math through the years.
Sometimes I have tried to teach to the middle of the road,
then give kids work at a higher or lower level to meet
their needs. Other times, I have done most of my math
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I thought I would share this in hopes that it would be
helpful to others...
I have had a hard time teaching math through the years.
Sometimes I have tried to teach to the middle of the road,
then give kids work at a higher or lower level to meet
their needs. Other times, I have done most of my math
through centers and whole group "projects." I have also
done "packets" and then worked with kids on a more
one-on-one basis, alternating that practice with our
curriculum (TERC Investigations.)
So-- my new plan is in effect and it worked SO well. I am
doing guided math groups. I am calling the groups "math
partnerships" and am not labeling the groups in any way. I
have mixed grades in both groups.
Here is an example of what we have done:
I started out with a whole class unit on data (surveys) and
fractions. (4th grade unit.) The kids are working in groups
to do surveys and when the data is collected, will make
graphs and pie charts, labeling the fractional parts, and
for those ready, percentages and decimals. We are in the
middle of this project, while the kids continue to gather
their data. The younger kids or those who are not ready for
decimals and percents, will work on adding numbers up that
equal 100 as part of their math work with the surveys, as
well as writing fractions, etc.
I have 3 small groups. One group is doing work from the
Marilyn Burns book Fractions for 4-5th grade, from her
arithmatic series. I am using this in conjunction with the
other curriculum, because I know they will use the 5th
grade book next year, and they are already beyond the 4th
grade book.
The other groups are doing the 3rd grade fractions unit.
Right now the two groups are working as one, but soon will
probably seperate as some students progress quickly in
their understanding and can do more complex work.
I met with the highest group first, because the first
lesson introduced a game. Then they played the game while I
met with the other group. The other group played a game I
taught them already while they waited. They worked very
well together. I was able to do both lessons, and the games
in less than an hour.
We warmed up playing a game from the curriculum whole
class. I have been alternating the whole class project with
the small groups. The whole class project has kids working
in small groups with both grades and all ablities in each
group.
I spent 5 days teaching the routines, and some preliminary
fraction games for them to play while not with me. During
those 5 days they also worked on the survey project for
half of each math period. The year has just begun, but
after 5 years of teaching multi-age, I finally feel I have
a system in place. I had kept trying to differentiate with
one curriculum level, and it never worked. I hope hearing
this will be of help to some of you later!
Anyway, I know teaching in a split or multi-age class can
be very challenging so thought I would share how I have
been able to work this out.
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Do any of you who teach in a multiage classroom have any
ideas for inservices that have helped you with the aspects
of teaching multiage? I'd
appreciate any thoughts you have.
Thanks
by Keri Lynn
Sep 20, 2007
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We still need the following states for our postcard
exchange. If you are interested please e- mail me your
name, your school name, your school address, your grade,
and your e- mail address! Thanks so much! you can e- mail
me at [email removed]
AK, AZ, CO, DE, DC, HI, ID, IN, KS, LA, ME, MT, NE, NV, NM,...See More/blockquote>
We still need the following states for our postcard
exchange. If you are interested please e- mail me your
name, your school name, your school address, your grade,
and your e- mail address! Thanks so much! you can e- mail
me at [email removed]
AK, AZ, CO, DE, DC, HI, ID, IN, KS, LA, ME, MT, NE, NV, NM,
ND, OK, VT, VA, WV, WY
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Help, I am a new teacher and I have been given a kinder-
first grade class and it starts in 1 day. Any advice as to
how to teach each grade seperately?
by Keri Lynn
Sep 25, 2007
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We still need the following states for our postcard
exchange. If you are interested please e- mail me your
name, your school name, your school address, your grade,
and your e- mail address! Thanks so much! you can e- mail
me at kerilyn137yahoo.com
AK, AZ, CO, DE, DC, HI, ID, IN, KS, ME, MT, NV, NM, ND,...See More/blockquote>
We still need the following states for our postcard
exchange. If you are interested please e- mail me your
name, your school name, your school address, your grade,
and your e- mail address! Thanks so much! you can e- mail
me at kerilyn137yahoo.com
AK, AZ, CO, DE, DC, HI, ID, IN, KS, ME, MT, NV, NM, ND, VT,
VA, WV, WY
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I'm hoping that some of you have advice. I'm teaching an
afterschool program (homework help, art, reading, math,
sports) to a group of 27 students, from pre-K through 7th
grade. The program is run by myself and occasionally one
other teacher, and staffed by volunteer tutors. We have two
rooms that we have use...See More/blockquote>
I'm hoping that some of you have advice. I'm teaching an
afterschool program (homework help, art, reading, math,
sports) to a group of 27 students, from pre-K through 7th
grade. The program is run by myself and occasionally one
other teacher, and staffed by volunteer tutors. We have two
rooms that we have use of.
This is a grant-funded program for refugee youth.
If any of you have thoughts about management techniques
(I've split the group as much as I can, considering
supervisory needs). I'm interested in links, sites, ESL
tips, anything! I'll also take moral support!
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