October 24th

Focus: Establishing norms and routines.

1. NEA Problem Solving Interview

2. Math Centers/Math Workstations

3. Student Math Toolkits K - 5

Resources:

• NEA Problem Solving Diagnostic Interview (PDF version)

• K-5 Teaching Resources (can be purchased from K-5 Teaching Resources - worth it)

• Sample Math Toolkit K - 5

Additional Resources due to Visits:

• Subitizing

• Grid Games

• Sketch the Problem Slide Deck (Grade 3)

• Sketch the Problem Slide Deck (Grade 4)

• Sketch the Problem Slide Deck (Grade 5)

• Twenty Frame and Open Number Line Templates (Grades 1 - 2)

Number Bead String Resources (from Amazon):

• The list below will make 20 number bead strings.

• I recommend each student making two number bead strings.

• One for school use and 1 for home use.

• Buy extra just in case beads get lost.

Nylon Shoelaces

White Pony Beads

Red Pony Beads