Math

Example Word Problem of the Week

Talia has 17 pink and red valentine cards. She has 3 more red valentines than she does pink valentine cards. How many pink valentine cards does she have? How many red valentine cards does she have?

Math Block Tentative Schedule:

1. Math Review: 15 Minutes

2. Math Guided Reading: 75 Minutes of Guided Math

(Poster Method every other Friday)

Guided Math

Guided math is a classroom environment that promotes fiferentiated instruction, independent learning, cooperative grouping, and small group teacher. Thus, it provides scaffolding for learning and allows me to foster targeted questioning.

Math Review and Mental Math

Math Review emphasizes the development of number sense as students practice proceudral mathemeatics and computational skills everyday. It also prepares students for success on the annual state math assessments. It is a time for needed practice. Mental Math helps students become skillful in computing math problems mentally. It is a math workout for the brain!

Math Review Quizes: These are given routinely about every 8-9 days.