ZONES Math

Math Workshop, Guided Math, and 5 targeted centers/rotations ALL IN ONE Framework. This Starter Pack is everything you need to begin ZONES Math in your own classroom. ZONES Math is a balanced math framework for math instruction which allows time for pulling small groups and one on one conferencing. ZONES Math uses a math workshop model and has centers/rotations targeted on mathematical areas of math fact fluency, problem solving/higher order thinking skills, writing in the content area of ma

Math Workshop, Guided Math, and 5 targeted centers/rotations ALL IN ONE Framework. Thinking about starting the ZONES Math framework in your classroom? Do you love a workshop model but don't know how to get it up and running smoothly? Wondering how to incorporate all of the important math practices in your instruction but struggling to include them all successfully? This is the plan you will need! ZONES Math is a balanced math framework for math instruction which allows time for pulling sma

These quick conferencing forms are used to gather data from each student conference and used to drive your instruction. This product includes a 3"x3" Post-It Template that allows you to print the conferencing black line master right onto a Post-It note. You can then record the conference for each student and use the information gathered for student data or to form small groups. This resource also includes a binder sheet black line master that you can use in a data binder for your math instr

These vocabulary word cards follow Marzano's Six Step Process for teaching vocabulary. They are interactive (foldable) and have leave room for students to respond and explain. These can be used in any curriculum content area. The word and definition are in a fillable power point format. The other faces of the foldable are left blank for students to fill in. I have included illustrated instructions on how to copy, cut, and fold each card to use in an interactive notebook. We use these specificall

Use this MemoriZe Mat as a structure for student learning for math fact fluency. Students can use this mat as a guide when practicing any range of math facts. Students place flash cards in the green area if they "know them fast". Students place cards in the red area if they do not know them. Strategies are given to help students study the facts they do not know. In the ZONES Math Framework this mat is used in the MemoriZe Zone for fact fluency. This resource is also found in the ZONES Mat

These vocabulary cards are interactive foldable cards that follow Marzano's vocabulary strategies. They include the word, the definition, a place for examples, a student-generated sentence, and a student illustration. Once created 4 cards will fit on one notebook page. The words and definitions are were chosen from the 5th grade word card set offered by the Granite School District at http://www.graniteschools.org/mathvocabulary/vocabulary-cards/ Our 5th grade team shortened the list of words t

This Rubric can be used specifically in to evaluate students work within center or rotation work during a math workshop model. Use this rubric to assess quality and understanding of student work for any math assignment. Level Rubric for Problem Solving, Reasoning & Proof, Communication, Connections, and Representation. When used with the ZONES Math framework this rubric can be used in the Notebook or Explore Zones. This resource can also be found in our ZONES Math Starter Pack Bundle fou

This form will help you organize your small group work using a math workshop model or guided math structure. This form allows you to keep track of the students pulled in each small group, the lessons you teach them each day, and their progress towards standard mastery. It is used using the ZONES Math Framework. See more about this using this form at: http://zonesmath.weebly.com/blog/small-groups-how-does-this-work-with-zones This resources is also found int he ZONES Math Starter Pack Bundle

This is an interactive foldable for use in an interactive notebook or a math resource journal. It gives 4 different strategies for simplifying fractions: * using fraction tiles * using a multiplication chart * using factor trees * using division Want to know more about math instruction or resource journals? visit www.zonesmath.com

This Fraction Progression checklist follows the common Core Fraction Standard progression from 1st through 5th grade standards. It can be used for a guide for lesson implementation or as an individualized checklist to monitor and differentiate instruction for students. You can use this checklist as a guide for your fraction instruction. This checklist is based on the progression laid out by ReThink Mathematics. Using this checklist you can see gaps in understanding, a data driven guide for b

Zones Math is a Balanced Math Framework for math instruction. This preview will provide an quick overview of the components of a balanced math framework, how to divide your math instruction time, how to manage running a math workshop, and how to conduct Guided Math with conferencing and working with small groups.