Posts Tagged: Guided Math

Simplifying Math Stations

Click here & join me for “Simplifying Math Stations” at Knowledgehook’s Conference for Teachers, Thursday, July 14, 3-4pm EST. Want to have a white copy? Click the title to download “Tabor Top Ten for Simplifying Math Stations” Why Math Stations? Like any good invention, the Tabor Rotation Framework came out of necessity.…

2 Effective Strategies for Academic Vocabulary

The task of leadership is not to put greatness in to humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there.”     -John Buchanan Team Names and Freeze Words are two of my most successful strategies for incorporating vocabulary instruction into a classroom. They’re simple to use and don’t cost you a dime to implement.…

FREE VIDEO LESSON for Math Tool Bags & Virtual Math Manipulatives

MATH MANIPULATIVES have ALWAYS been important tools that every student needs and deserves!  To help you learn about math tool bags and virtual manipulatives in a fun, interactive way, I’ve uploaded a FREE video lesson. This video lesson begins by exploring how to build INDIVIDUAL MATH TOOL BAGS with less expensive household items.…

10 FREE Templates for Math Stations and Guided Math

MATH STATIONS in a remote, hybrid, or socially distanced face-to-face setting? YES! MATH STATIONS engage ALL learners–no matter where they are sitting! Here are 10 FREE templates to help you with MATH STATIONS & GUIDED MATH. Begin planning for MATH STATIONS & GUIDED MATH by clicking on the Math Station Rotation Template or the Remote & Hybrid Math Instruction with Stations Template.…

Top Ten Steps for Stations

In just ONE Training Day, get everything you need to begin differentiated, small-group instruction IMMEDIATELY! . . . Engage EVERY Student on EVERY Level in ANY Subject! (Not just math) . . . Increase tests scores OVER 25% this school year! Email Glenna today to learn how your school can host this new, one-day training experience and learn the first steps for learning stations for REAL RESULTS in ANY subject!…

5 FREE Math Game Boards

Fun isn’t always educational and education isn’t always fun, but when the two come together – it just doesn’t get any better.                     -Tom Jackson I strongly believe that you can make any math concept fun if you’ll just take some problems, add a little competition, a little challenge, an obstacle or two, and maybe a game board.…

3 Reasons to Learn Unit Rate

What is a unit rate and why should a sixth grader care about this concept? First, let’s define unit rate. A rate is a ratio that compares quantities in different units. Rates are commonly found in everyday life. The prices in grocery stores and department stores are rates.…

Math Vocabulary Game for 5th Grade Geometry

How about a fun math vocabulary game to teach elementary-level students math vocabulary words?  Math Vocabulary is SO important — and students will have fun while learning! One game that is mentioned in our new online course, Tabor Rotation TO GO, is Batter Up!  This Math Vocabualry Game grabs their interest with baseballs, bats, and hats. …

6 Easy Steps to Algebra Math Stations

Are you an Algebra teacher who is wanting to begin using Algebra math stations, small groups, and guided instruction with your classes?  If you are, then I’m already impressed and the students you have this year will be, too! Here are a few basic tips for implementing guided math instruction and Algebra math stations in a secondary classroom: 1.…

Integers in Math Stations

Integer: a number with no fractional part; includes the counting numbers {1, 2, 3, …}, zero {0}, and the negative of the counting numbers {-1, -2, -3, …} The term integer is not typically used in a secondary student’s everyday life. There’s no shortened version for texting it.…