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7 Tips for Organizing Small Group Instruction in Middle School Math – PART 3- Data

17 Jan

Welcome to part 3 of my blog series “7 Tips for Easy & Successful Small Group Instruction in a Middle School Math Classroom”. This article focuses on tip #4: Data and how to find, use or create efficient and actionable formative assessments. If you missed the previous two articles, check ... Read More about 7 Tips for Organizing Small Group Instruction in Middle School Math – PART 3- Data

7 Tips to Easily Implement Small Group Instruction in Middle School Math

20 Sep

Part 1 Recap In part 1, I introduced 7 tips to help you plan for, reflect upon and organize small group instruction. CommitmentIt Might Get a Little MessyTiming and StructureDataHow will you build your groups?Procedures and ExpectationsTake some time to reflect. This article focuses on tips ... Read More about 7 Tips to Easily Implement Small Group Instruction in Middle School Math

7 Tips for Easy and Successful Small Group Instruction in a Middle School Math Classroom

2 Aug

What is small group instruction? Stations, centers, intervention, reteach/enrichment, guided math. What do they all have in common? Small group instruction and even better yet, data-driven small group instruction. So, what do I mean by “small group ... Read More about 7 Tips for Easy and Successful Small Group Instruction in a Middle School Math Classroom

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Small group instruction works in middle school math classrooms! Looking for tips and ideas to get small group instruction going in your classroom? Have you tried to implement small groups and felt frustrated? Check out parts 1 and 2 of the article series 7 Tips to Easily Implement Small Group Instruction in the Middle School Math Classroom for tips and ideas to maximize differentiation with small group instruction.What do you love about small group instruction? What frustrates you? ... See MoreSee Less

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So many standards and so many students with different and unique needs!Take differentiation to the next level with strategically targeted assessments, instruction and activities.How? Dig in and find out what students really need. Use short, targeted assessments for students to demonstrate their knowledge! If they've got it- move on. For those who don't, provide them with individualized instruction and practice targeted to their needs.Small group instruction can provide you the perfect vehicle to deliver such individualized instruction!Looking for ideas and tips for successful and easy small groups in middle school? Check out parts 1 and 2 of 7 Tips to Easily Implement Small Group Instruction in the Middle School Math Classroom.frogdogteachertools.com/7-tips-to-easily-implement-small-group-instruction-in-middle-school-math-... ... See MoreSee Less

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What in world do I mean by "It Might Get a Little Messy"? Starting something new doesn't always work out the way we expect. We can plan, research, revise, and plan more and still, it doesn't work out perfect.And, guess what? That's ok!Small group instruction can look many different ways. Teachers and classrooms are unique. Show yourself some kindness through this process.And know that messy is part of the process.Looking for more ideas and tips for small group instruction? frogdogteachertools.com/7-tips-to-easily-implement-small-group-instruction-in-middle-school-math-... ... See MoreSee Less

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When starting small group instruction, timing and structure are important components for successful implementation. What do I mean by timing and structure?Check out Part 2 of 7 tips to Easily Implement Small Group Instruction in Middle School Math for details and ideas to help you easily and successfully implement small group instruction in your classroom!frogdogteachertools.com/7-tips-to-easily-implement-small-group-instruction-in-middle-school-math-... ... See MoreSee Less

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Last month I introduced 7 Tips for Successful Small Group Instruction. This month, I explain in more detail, Tips 1-3.Small groups work in middle school math. We can reach all learners!#middleschoolmath #middleschoolmathtutor #middleschoolmathlesson #middleschoolmathteacher #middleschoolmathteachers #smallgroupinstruction #mathintervention #mathinterventions #mathinterventionist #mathinterventiongroups #mathinterventionteacher #mathinterventionmatters #6thgrademath #6thgrademathclass #6thgrademathteacher #6thgrademathteachers #6thgrademathactivities #7thGradeMath #7thgrademathclass #7thgrademathteacher #7thgrademathteachers #8thgrademaths #8thgrademathclass #8thgrademath #8thgrademathteacher #8thgrademathcurriculum #8thgrademathteachers #upperelementarymath #upperelementarymathteacher #upperelementarymathteachers ... See MoreSee Less

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