Math Block Workshop Model
80 minutes
Warm-upWhole group: 5 minutes
Warm-up/Do Now: (Choose one of the following or other warm-ups based on student and class needs.)
· Continuously review prior mathematics knowledge
Problem Solving:
· Pick one of the Daily Common Core review problems to use as Problem of the Day
Homework:
· Meaningful review of homework tasks (quality is more important than quantity)
· Students self-check and assess their progress
Number Talk
Whole group Instruction
25 minutes
· Part 2: Develop the Concept: Interactive
· Part 3: Develop the Concept: Visual
¨ Visual Learning
¨ (Guided Practice)
· Use think pair share or turn and talks. Support use of talk moves.
Small Group Instruction
45 minutes
Student Centered Activities/Centers
· Computer based-Symphony Math, Pearson Envision Resources
· Part 3: Develop the Concept: Independent Practice (Independently or in Partners using Talk Moves)
· Math Journal
· Games/Centers (Partners using Talk Moves)
· Fluency Practice
· Problem Solving / Teacher Led Small Group
· Intervention (meet with first and everyday)
Use manipulatives
Complete Guided and Independent Practice
· On-Level (meet 3-4 times a week)
Review Independent Practice
Review Journal
Discuss word problem
· Advanced (meet 3-4 times to check in)
Review Independent Practice
Review Journal
Discuss word problem
Wrap-Up/Reflection
5-10 minutes
Teacher Role
· Number Talk
· Quick Check Master (Complete problem solving as a whole class)
· Review student responses to math journal prompt
· Solve a problem together modeling mathematical practices and student talk
Most days will have this format. However, on assessment days the block may be modified. Each topic should have at least one opportunity for the Three Part Problem Based Lesson with a performance task.
Three Part Problem Based Lesson Plan
(5-10 minutes)
· Be sure that the task is understood
· Establish expectations
During: Students Work
(30-45 minutes-depends on the task and age of students)
· Let go!
· Listen! This is a good time to get formative assessment.
· Probe for more complete answers. Give a hint: How do you know you are right?
· Don’t let students know you have a pre-determined way of solving the problem.
· Use anticipated response sheet for monitoring for understanding and for sharing in the summary
· As you walk around, choose who will share and in what order... 1st, 2nd, next? Why?
· Give sharing students time to prepare sharing out with the whole group (oral rehearsal)
After: Class Discourse
(15-20 minutes)
· Accept student solutions without evaluation.
· Conduct discussion as students justify and evaluate results and methods.