Math Strategies (Learning Centers)

Math Strategies 

9. Learning Centers 
Learning Centers are places in a classroom where the students can engage in hands -on activities that allow them to obtain additional experience in using new skills. 

• The teacher will begin by identifying the skills that need to be practiced. 
• Then the teacher will introduce the students to the centers.
• The teacher will explain in detail what each center is and how it works, and what the students should be accomplishing.
• The teacher will show the students how to document their center work.
• The teacher will walk around and assess students progress. 
• Once students have managed the centers the teacher may feel comfortable adding technology. 

Video Link of Math Centers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ay4JE5sLcI

Graphic organizers:

Pictures of Math Centers 

Math Strategies (Integrated Curriculum Projects)

Math Strategies 

8. Integrated Curriculum Projects
Integrated Curriculum Projects is an approach to curriculum planning in which knowledge and skills in several curricula areas are combined to accomplish a task. The studies are integrated so that the students are learning vocabulary and having experiences that demonstrate the need to use knowledge in multiple ways. 

• The teacher will begin by identifying the project.
• Then the teacher will relate the project to the grade level and content/class using ESOL standards and Common Core standards. 
• The teacher will then establish the groups and their assignments.
• The teacher will then integrate the learning aspect.
• Lastly the teacher will integrate the assessment to ensure effective instruction. 

Graphic Organizer that can be used: 

Math Strategies (Tutorials)

Math Strategies 

7. Tutorials 
Tutorials are used to make sure everyone meets the standards. There will always be students who need more instruction than others. 

• The teacher will begin by planning time for tutorials within the school day.
• The teacher will also use assessment and observation to identify students who will benefit from tutorials.
• The teacher will also assess frequently to ensure mastery is being met on every lesson being taught.
• The tutorials will be scheduled until the students have met the standards. 

Worksheets to use for Tutorials 

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJSiV8wkuIo

Math Strategies (Language Framework Planning)

Math Strategies 

6. Language Framework Planning 
Language Framework Planning is a strategy in which a teacher identifies the academic language necessary for students to be successful in a lesson and while planning an activity that will benefit multiple functions. 

• The teacher will begin by identifying the objectives.
• Then the teacher will identify and model problematic structures.
• The teacher will plan an instructional sequence.
• The teacher will assess and document students progress. 
• The teacher will add technology and manipulatives. 

Worksheets and Activities 

Math Strategies (KWL and Data Charts)

Math Strategies 

5. KWL and Data Charts
Kwl and Data Charts are three section charts that students use to explore what they know, what they want to know, and what they learn, about a topic. 

• The teacher will begin by choosing a topic.
• Then the teacher will create a chart or have the students create one.
• Then the teacher will provide the students with books or packets that are filled with research, for the students to read.
• The teacher will demonstrate how the students should take notes on the charts.
• The teachers should be introducing the data chart as a way to organize the information they are gathering.
• The teacher will demonstrate how to use the data chart and how to complete it.
• Then the teacher will use assessment to test the students knowledge.

Worksheets for Students to use:

Math Strategies (Preview/Review)

Math Strategies 

4. Preview/Review 
Preview/Review is a teaching strategy usually used in the bilingual classrooms where a teacher or instructional aid gives a preview of the lesson in the students home language, the lesson is then taught in English then reviewed in the home language. 
This strategy can also be used in the sense of previewing the concept or lesson to the students then reviewing it after. 

• The teacher will begin this process by planning and gathering materials.
• The teacher will then introduce key vocabulary and concepts.
• Then the teacher will teach the lesson.
• The teacher will then review vocabulary and concepts.
• The teacher will then provide additional practice.
• Then lastly the teacher will assess and document the students progress and interactions. 

Worksheets and Videos. 

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VeeVLLYctY

Math Strategies (Small Groups and Partners)

Math Strategies 

3. Small Groups and Partners 

This is an activity that arranges students in groups based on their need for instruction in a specific skill. It is usually only for a few lessons, and allows the students to work together to answer questions rather than the teacher telling them. 

• The teacher will begin with observing and documenting the many language levels in the classroom.
• The teacher will then review the needs for instruction.
• The teacher will then design and implement the lessons.
• Then the teacher will pair up the students.
• Then the teacher will identify and train the students who stand out to be potential tutors. 
• Then the teacher will match the students again.
• Then the teacher will model the task and provide support and practice.
• Lastly the teacher will have the students share their progress and new knowledge. 

Worksheets students could use to fill out in small groups