I created these math meetings as a way of scaffolding information throughout the year. Like most math series' one topic is focused on a time. I did not like the fact that on the assessments or during class activities the students "knew" what operation they had to use since that was the topic focused on in the chapter at that time. When it came to testing, they were thrown off because they had to focus on the key words to identify which operation to use to solve the problems. This has worked wond
This product contains 4 differentiated sets of math discussion cards. Print back to back and use in your K-12 classroom!
There are three cards per set. One for students to use before they answer a problem; one for while they are answering a problem; and one for after they answer a problem. These questions stems will guide your math groups to a higher level of mathematical thinking! It also eliminates the "What do I do when I'm done?" and "I'm stuck on a problem." scenarios that students face d
Students of all ages can use one of these 4-tiered math discussion cards to help problem solve. Whether in kindergarten or 8th grade, when students experience productive struggle sometimes they simple need to be taught how to begin or how to persevere along the way. These cards provide students with a "before" "while" and "after" I solve a problem approach. Keep these cards handy and have students utilize them daily. Before you know it, the concepts will be ingrained and their math skills will i