Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching the Small Group (Small-Group Instruction Strategies to Differentiate Math Lessons in Elementary Classrooms)

by Juli K. Dixon, Lisa A. Brooks, Melissa R. Carli

When done right, small-group instruction is a powerful tool for facilitating student understanding in K-5 mathematics. Throughout the book, best practices for small-group math instruction are addressed in detail, from planning tasks that encourage deep understanding to asking effective questions to engaging learners in meaningful conversations. Readers will learn how teaching mathematics in small groups allows you to differentiate instruction for both remediation and enrichment. The included small-group instruction videos demonstrate the suggested strategies in a real-classroom setting, giving readers the opportunity to see best practice in action. Develop math-specific instruction strategies for teaching small groups in elementary
Acknowledgments
Table of Contents
About the Authors
Introduction
Chapter 1: Best Practices in Small-Group Instruction
Chapter 2: The TQE Process in Small-Group Instruction
Chapter 3: Discourse in Small-Group Instruction
Chapter 4: How to Tie It All Together
References
Index

Genres: Education

78 pages, Perfect Paperback

Published July 13, 2018

Reviews

[Ceira Yantovsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is excellent in providing explanations and steps to actually DO what they’re talking about. I especially enjoy the QR codes that lead to videos of a teacher teaching real students so you can see how it works! I got so many new ideas from this book that I plan to implement this year!

[Lindsay Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great strategies that are easy to implement

[Kelani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Fast read. Has multiple videos to illustrate points. Recommend for enhancing math small groups.

[Marilee Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

It had some interesting stuff, that would be great for a new teacher or someone just starting small group. As a teacher who has been doing this for a while, I found no new information.

[Anna Pate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic read for getting into small group teaching. Lots of information on the types of effective conversations to have and examples of activities.