Math Labs and Learning Stations - ROE #13

1. INTRODUCING MATH LABS:a. Why we started: Desire to turn classroom learning into studentbasedrather than teacher-lead.b. How using centers and stations became a district-wideinitiative: We met as Math Vertical Teams monthly over a number ofyears. During those meetings we shared many strategies, including usingthe centers and stations in math class. Each month, we return withsamples of what we’ve tried and share samples of students’ work toanalyze and plan lessons and assessments.2. STRATEGY FOR:a. Checking for prior knowledge from a previous course or unit—provides an opportunity for students to show what they know and can doand provides an opportunity for teachers to prepare and revise plansbased on what students knowb. Practicing newly learned skills and concepts in a student-centered1-2 class period carousel activity— the physical movement around theroom also helps students be active, hand-on learnersc. Reviewing/Preparing for classroom, district and stateassessments—encourages students to review, determine what theyknow and what they need to work on. Helps to de-stress students in a“high-stakes” testing environment.