Feeling overwhelmed by all the moving parts required to launch Math Workshop? This starter kit helps you organize your differentiated math routines, and boost student independence during your guided math block.

With these tools, your organized math instruction can lead to more consistent growth for your students while saving you time on planning, prepping, and grading.

This collection of Math Workshop tools has been used in over 6,000 classrooms to help teachers successfully structure their differentiated math blocks!

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WHAT TEACHERS THINK OF THIS MATH WORKSHOP RESOURCE:

♥ “I am so excited to use this in my math classroom. I had trouble getting my head around the workshop model for math and this made it so much easier to figure out. I love that it works with any district curriculum!” - Michelle T.

♥ “Oh my word, where has this awesome organizational tool been my entire career!? This is the key to successful math mini lessons, guided math and math intervention implementation regardless of the curricular tool a school uses.” - D.L.

♥ “Great resources for starting to use math workshop. We will be doing it virtually this year (teach for a virtual charter school) and this gave me some great ideas for my rotations and structuring things.” - Kathryn P.

♥ “As a first year teacher, this resource made planning and implementing math workshop so easy. There is such a steep learning curve to math centers, and it often takes many years to master and do well. This resource makes successful math centers and workshop feel more attainable and provides a lot of structure to get you there.” - Kaila W.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR STARTER KIT:

★ M.A.T.H. Routine Pie Chart Poster: (editable & ready to print version included) A visual representation of the Math Workshop daily routine.

★ Data Tracking and Check-In Sheets: (editable) Add student names and track your check-ins and formative assessments.

★ Math Workshop Group Schedule: (editable) Assign your students to daily activities to create balance during M.A.T.H. workshop rotations.

★ Group Number Desk Tags: (ready to print) After each student is assigned to a math group, place a number on their desk for easy tracking and organization.

★ Math Workshop Group Organizer: (ready to print) Print this organizer and use it to sort your math groups at the beginning of each unit.

★ Math Partner Success Kit: (editable & ready to print version included) Boost student independence and resourcefulness rather than dependence on the teacher as the sole provider of solutions. Includes an anchor chart header, editable Math Triad promises, a three before me poster, and a meet with the teacher poster.

★ Lesson Flow Google Doc Template: (editable) Create a digital lesson flow that guides your students through the daily lesson.

★ Standards for Mathematical Practice Poster Set: (editable & ready to print version included) Display the math practice you are focused on each day. These vibrant garden-themed posters feature the eight Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice written in student-friendly language.

★ Problem Solving Recording Sheets: (ready to print) Originally designed to be used with Problem Solving Task Cards, these sheets can be used to support detailed math models & explanations. Four formats make differentiation a breeze.

★ Computation Check-In Poster Flap: (ready to print) Write the answers to your daily computation check under this flap so students can easily check their accuracy, giving you more time for small group work and student math conferences.

★ Rubric Drawer Labels: (editable & ready to print version included) Foster student reflection & self-assessment when students turn in work by placing these rubric labels on the front of drawers or turn in bins.

★ Student Feedback Forms: (ready to print) Incorporate student reflection & feedback into your student conferences and small group meetings, and minimize the time spent grading papers. A meaningful way to inform parents about student progress and growth without adding hours of grading to your schedule.

★ Five Steps for Data Tracking: (ready to print) A visual reference/checklist for you to use as you establish your data tracking routine.

★ Levels of Understanding Rubric: (editable & ready to print version included) A rubric to assess the depth of student understanding. This rubric can be used for all subject areas and is editable to meet the needs of your unique classroom.

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BLOG POSTS RELATED TO THIS MATH WORKSHOP STARTER KIT:

If you are interested in learning more about how I incorporate these tools into Math Workshop, please read the series of blog posts linked below:

★ Differentiate Instruction with Math Workshop

★ 3 Approaches To Formatting Lessons for Math Workshop

★ How To Organize Small Groups for Math Workshop

★ 5 Steps To Efficient Data Tracking: Math Workshop Meet with the Teacher

★ How To Boost Student Independence With Math Triads

★ Top 5 Ideas for Math Workshop At Your Seat

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OTHER RESOURCES TO HELP BOOST RIGOR DURING GUIDED MATH WORKSHOP:

★ Third Grade Problem Solving Task Cards - perfect for At Your Seat rotation

★ Second Grade Write To Explain Task Cards - perfect for At Your Seat rotation

★ Project Based Learning Guides - perfect for At Your Seat rotation

★ Third Grade Math In Motion Games - perfect for Hands On rotation

★ Second Grade Math In Motion Games - perfect for Hands On rotation

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