Math Labs and Learning Stations - ROE #13

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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.
apply, and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems. Use representations to model and interpret physical, social, Select,mathematical phenomena. and3. CENTERS AND STATIONS IN THE CLASSROOMa. Teacher’s role and responsibilities: Creates a lab with multiple stations Creates a recording sheet Establishes ground rules Visit with groups during lab Checks group work, provides assistance, and signs-off on stationsb. Student’s role and responsibilities: Work with partner(s); visit the stations, complete the math work Check with the teacher before moving on to another station,correcting minor errors as needed. At times, provide help or get help from another group for aparticular station.c. Focus on State and National Standards Our labs address all strands from our state standards and theCommunicationNCTM Principles and Standards across multiple grade levels. We especially focus on the NCTM standards of Communication,Connections, and Representation.ConnectionsRepresentationtheir mathematical thinking coherently and clearly to peers, teachers, and others. Recognize and use connections among mathematical ideas Communicateand use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas. Create
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