Math isn't just for "math kids" — it's for everyone, says learning expert Shalinee Sharma. She outlines four simple steps to transform your approach to math, creating an environment where any kid can develop a strong mathematical mind.

Kindergarten

• Numeral ID Progress Monitoring begins in February

1st Grade

• Decomposing Progress Monitoring begins in February

2nd Grade

• CBM Math Automaticity L2GOM begins in February
• End of Module 5 Assessment the week of February 17

3rd Grade

• CBM Math Automaticity L3GOM begins in February
• End of Module 4 Assessment the week of February 10

4th Grade

• CBM Math Automaticity L3GOM begins in February

5th Grade

• CBM Math Automaticity L3GOM begins in February

*Make sure your Progress Monitoring plans are set up and/or up-to-date. Also, when setting plans make sure to run plans through May 31st.

Now that winter testing is complete, you may be looking at some ways to implement small group instruction in order to meet student needs. Check out this article for helpful advice in structuring your small groups to ensure success.

"Use a calendar math routine to explore patterns, build number sense, and provide

a cumulative review of spiraling of mathematics concepts and skills. This is an

opportunity for children to develop mathematical vocabulary and communication

skills. Pick the elements of calendar that you feel will be most beneficial for your

students. Many teachers choose to focus on patterns, developing a concept of

counting/place value by keeping track of the number of days of school on a

hundreds chart and counting tape (number path) as well as with groupable

manipulatives (linking chains, paper clips, or ten frames, etc.), and developing

general calendar language." HCPS Mathematics

Essential 6- Engage children regularly in brief (5-15 minutes) interactive number sense routines focused on developing mental strategies for seeing quantity and working flexibly with numbers. Click on the attachment below to access another great resource to keep on hand and add to your teaching resource library!

Source: mathessentials.org | #MiMathEssentials

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