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Sep 17, 2007
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...See More
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Thanks for the great post. I just learned on Thursday that
I will be changing from a straight fourth to a 3/4 combo. I
would love to ask you other questions if you would be
willing! This is my 21st year of teaching at this school
and I've done combos in the distant past.
I am printing what you wrote. We u...See More