Third grade math
Are you up for the challenge?
Hey Guys!
Math rotation groups
MATH
Different starting points
Higher Level Thinking
This is something that went in my high rotation group. I wanted them working on addition skills and problem solving but I NEEDED to challenge them. These puzzlers came from a book that I have fallen in love with. They really had to think through this but they LOVED the challenge.
Multiplication Maddness!
This is somthing that went in my first rotation group. They are working on those math skills independently, but its still fun to them because they got to roll dice. The example at the top helped to.
Higher Level thinking
I've really been working on problem solving skills with my learners. I want them to be able to think critically and this is perfect for it! It's a problem that they will be working on for a while but there are three different levels to the same problem. So everyone gets to work on the same problem but it's on their level! (I took this from my roommate)
Turn-in
Menus
Multiplication point menu
Rubric
They are required to grade themselves after they complete their menu and then I grade them.
Modified multiplication menu
Hands on Learning
This is an example of what would be in a "H" math rotation. The learners role the dice, write down the problem and solve. This is something hands on that gets their brain really moving!
Math or a game?
This is what I taught some of my learners during "M" meet with me time. We learned a multiplication game that works with dice and cards. We were able to talk about different strategies we could use when we don't know the answer and they really listened because they wanted to play the game!
Menu Success!
This is a game that a LEARNER MADE! It is like monopoly but called, Mathopoly. It involved addition, subtraction and multiplication. This was perfect for this advanced learner because he was working on something challenging for him while still practicing the skills I wanted him to practice.
Hope this helped!
I hope some of this shows you how we are really trying to transform math. Flexible grouping, meaningful technology and critical thinking are all our goals. ONE STEP AT A TIME! :)