Small Group Math

Best Practices
Campbell Elementary

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Teacher-led Small Group
Data used to form small groups
Manipulatives visible and available for use
Teaching tools available or in use (dry erase boards, work mats, apps, math text, anchor
charts)
Conceptual instruction (C-R-A: Concrete, Representational, Abstract)
Model Drawings used to solve word problems
Guided practice
Teacher conferencing with students
Anecdotal notes
Activating, Cognitive and/or Summarizing strategies in use
Math

Stations/Centers
Station Exemplars posted
GaDOE Instructional Framework Tasks
Technology station (computer/wireless devices) - standards based practice
Smart/promethean Board station- used for small group practice
Problem solving station- PBL, real world application
Assessment station- standards mastery checklist, error analysis, DOK level
Writing/Literacy Station- leveled math readers, graphic organizers, writing prompts
Review and preview stations
Tiered activities at stations
Manipulative station- discovery, hands on applications
Automaticity station- focused, skills based fluency practice

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