Using Using
Math Math StationsStations to to Enhance Enhance
Content Spiraling and Content Spiraling and Student Math TalkStudent Math Talk
October 2014
Learning Goal from September PD
Learning Goal
• Apply knowledge of spiraling mathematical curriculum when designing mathematical stations
Success Criteria
• Develop a station action plan
• Implement purposeful standards-based math stations
When I Say Math Stations…
Math Stations
Definition in your own words?
What it is not?
Wha
t do
you
expe
ct f
rom
you
r st
uden
ts?
What is the role of the teacher?
Where to Start?Where to Start?
Set up your routines
Set up a classroom of numeracy
Establish your groups (based on data) and activities
• Classroom Spaces and Places• Classroom Movement (transitions)• Manipulative Usage• Expectations for Cooperative Learning (Kagan Structures & Marcia Tate Strategies )• Calm Signals and Check in• Norms• Discussion
Set up your Set up your routinesroutines
Math Stations
Looks Like Sounds Like
Set Up a Classroom of Numeracy
• Whole Group Area• Small Group Instruction (Teacher Station)• Math Workstations Area • Organization & Storage of Manipulatives • Problem of the Day (Daily)• Math Word Walls• Calendar Board • Student/Class Created Charts
Set up your groupsSet up your groups
• CUM Folder Study• DEA/FCAT• Pre-assess
(Formative)• Groups can/should
change regularly • Data based (Mid-
chapter/Chapter Assessments, Informal, Formal)
Crosswalk with Reader’s Workshop
Reader’s Workshop Math Workshop
Mini-Lesson Mini-Lesson
Word Work Math Vocabulary
Fluency Practice Fluency Practice Automaticity & Strategies
Strategy Practice Strategy Practice
Conferences Conferences
Share Time Share Time
Guided Reading Groups
Guided Math Groups
Ideas for WorkstationsIdeas for Workstations
Standards-Based Stations
• Technology: Neo 2s, Computer, I-pads, Laptops, i-Ready, Think Central, Clickers
• Standards-Based Games: Card Games, Teaching Children’s Mathematics, FSA.
• Problem Solving: Problem-Solving
• Math Journals
• Fluency Building Activities: Timed tests, Flash cards, Accelerated Math, Reflex Math, IXL, Moby Math, etc.
• Guided Manipulative Exploration: Geoboards, Measurement, Base tens etc.
• Math and Literature
Now What…
Wrap Up
• Create an action plan to implement stations that include spiraling and student talk into your math block at least twice a week over the next month.
Thank You!!