I feel like I’m still getting the hang of Daily 5 in math in grade 3; with every change of grade level there is a learning curve while learning a new curriculum and gathering materials that support the learning.
This week my students are moving into multiplication and division, which has them over the moon (maybe because they perceive this to be “big kid” math).
Our centres are:
Math by myself: copy new vocabulary and begin this chapter’s illustrated dictionary.
Math with the teacher: guided introduction to the concept.
Math with a friend: textbook practice
Math problem: continue work on designing the community garden for our school.
Math with technology: IXL on the computer or splash math on the iPad
Math games: I have… Who has…
I started the students who already have a foundation in multiplication and division at the more independent work and those who were still at the introductory stage in more supported work. I love that this allows me time to really target students at the right level for them but also allows them to interact, practice, and learn from one another.
