MTSD Math Intervention Matrix (K-5)
DEGREES OF INTENSITYLAYERS OF SUPPORT/EXPERTISE / Classroom / Universal / Individual / Small Group / Whole Class / Independent Work
Learning Intention/Success Criteria
5 Talk Moves
Think Aloud Problem Solving Process & Verbalize Problem Solving Steps
Visual Models/Representations
Concrete à Representational àAbstract Instructional Strategy
5 Modes of Representation
Extended time to process
Numerous opportunities to practice
Targeted feedback from teacher / Learning Intention/Success Criteria
5 Talk Moves
Think Aloud Problem Solving Process & Verbalization of Problem Solving Steps
Visual Models/Representations
Problem Solving & Story Problem Structures (+,-,x, ÷)
Concrete à Representational àAbstract Instructional Strategy
5 Modes of Representation
Formative Assessment Practices / Learning Intention/Success Criteria
5 Talk Moves
Think Aloud Problem Solving Process
Visual Models/Representations
Problem Solving & Story Problem Structures (+,-,x, ÷)
Concrete à Representational àAbstract Instructional Strategy
5 Modes of Representation
Exit Tickets
Formative Assessment Practices / Think Tank
Continental Math League Problems
Independent/Small Group Problem Solving (e.g., Inside Mathematics)
Crosswalk Additional Activities
Intervention / 1:1 or Small Group (2-3) / Small Group (4-5)
Learning Intention/Success Criteria
Think Aloud Problem Solving Process & Verbalize Problem Solving Steps
Problem Solving & Story Problem Structures (+,-, x, ÷)
Student Led Think Aloud including verbalization of problem solving process and explanation of reasoning used
Concrete à Representational àAbstract Instructional Strategy
5 Modes of Representation
Teacher Modeling & Verbalization of Problem Solving Process
Targeted feedback from teacher / Learning Intention/Success Criteria
Think Aloud Problem Solving Process & Verbalize Problem Solving Steps
Student Led Think Aloud including verbalization of problem solving process and explanation of reasoning used
Concrete à Representational àAbstract Instructional Strategy
5 Modes of Representation
Teacher Modeling & Verbalization of Problem Solving Process
Targeted feedback from teacher
Designated Intervention Teacher / Targeted / 1:1 / Small Group
Learning Intention/Success Criteria
Explicit & Systematic Instruction for identified focused standard in OA, NF, NBT, RP
Think Aloud Problem Solving Process & Verbalize Problem Solving Steps
Teacher Modeling including verbalization of problem solving process and explanation of reasoning used
Student Led Think Aloud including verbalization of problem solving process and explanation of reasoning used
Concrete à Representational àAbstract Instructional Strategy
Basic Fact Strategy Instruction
Story Problem Structures (+,-,x, ÷)
5 Modes of Representation
Visual Models/Representations
Gradual Release
Extended time to process and think
Numerous opportunities to practice
Targeted & immediate feedback from teacher / Learning Intention/Success Criteria
Explicit & Systematic Instruction for identified focused standard in OA, NF, NBT, RP
Think Aloud Problem Solving Process & Verbalize Problem Solving Steps
Student Led Think Aloud including verbalization of problem solving process and explanation of reasoning used
Concrete à Representational àAbstract Instructional Strategy
Basic Fact Strategy Instruction
Story Problem Structures (+,-,x, ÷)
5 Modes of Representation
Visual Models/Representations
Gradual Release
Extended time to process and think
Numerous opportunities to practice
Targeted & immediate feedback from teacher