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I am beginning to differentiate my math teaching much the way that reading is done. We have three flexible math groups in our classroom: an on level group, a challenge group, and a below level group. Math Tubs have been a lifesaver for me in implementing a differentiated program daily. Math Tubs are independent practice activities that partners take around the room and work on for 10 to 15 minutes. The skills needed for these activities have previously been taught in class. That way the tubs are an independent time while I teach guided math groups. The children are grouped by ability and move to different tables for math group instruction. One, two, or all three groups can be at Math Tubs at the same time. Since I have 27 children this year, I will need 13 tubs with one group of three to make this successful. Ideas for tubs can be found in the Math Their Way book listed below. Check your math curriculum for other activity ideas. Remember that the activities in the tubs should be familar for the children.
Tub Activities: Writing numbers in sand Geoboards Math flashcards Math games Card games such as Uno, etc. Creative number (turning a number into a drawing) Tangrams Shapes and solids Building with Connex or Legos Puzzles Writing story problems Lifesize number line addition and subtraction Clock activities Measuring activities Math books Math poems Junk box additon and subtraction Number Club (writing numbers to 25, 50, 75, 100, 500, 1000) Let children sign poster as they reach each level. Domino math (turn around facts) Fact families You will think of many more things to put in your tubs in your classrooms! Have fun with Math!!!! Teacher Resources: (Click on book to purchase)
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