Using Guided Math to Strengthen Students’ Math Learning, Grades 3-6
Course Objective/Goals-
Guided math is a versatile instructional strategy that works well with all math programs. In this video based course, you’ll see experienced intermediate grade teachers provide explanations, models, and practical strategies for implementing small group guided math lessons to strengthen students’ mathematical understanding and deepen their mathematical thinking
The purpose of this course is to demonstrate how to implement guided math to enhance math learning for all students in intermediate grade classrooms. Included is a brief overview of the conditions essential to implementing guided math with grades 3-6 students. You will also see lessons that illustrate key characteristics of guided math, and, as a bonus, model lessons to demonstrate how guided math works with intermediate grade students.
You will learn how to:
Provide the support and structure intermediate grade students need in order to understand more complex math concepts
Effectively scaffold students’ mathematical thinking with strategic questions and engaging activities
Implement a range of materials and strategies to closely math lessons to learners
Address the diverse needs of students and increase their proficiency with grade level math concepts
Harness the power of small group instruction to increase student achievement in math
- Target Audience: 3rd-6th
- Focus Area: Academic Skill
- Cost: $
- Website: https://www.ber.org/store/products/Grades-3-6-Using-Guided-Math-to-Strengthen-Students-Math-Learning.aspx
I enjoyed this experience as I learned new strategies to implement in my classroom.
The experience was very impactful and helped me realize that Guided Math can be used effectively with both whole group teaching and small group teaching.
This experience was very informative. I was able to learn different reasons why guided practice is crucial for a student’s mastery of a subject.